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Database Engineer I Salaries in Ottawa, ON

• What is the average Database Engineer I salary for Ottawa, ON?
  How much does a Database Engineer I in Ottawa, ON make? The median annual Database Engineer I salary in Ottawa, ON is C$77,708, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$70,329-C$106,585 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Database Engineer I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Database Engineer I in Ottawa, ON.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Database Engineer I in Ottawa, ON that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Database Engineer I in Ottawa, ON are expected to make less than the median.
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• Job Description for Database Engineer I
  Plans, designs, develops, and manages an organization's databases to ensure efficient data storage, access, and security. Collaborates with users to design, code, test, debug, and deploy databases that meet requirements and organizational needs. Monitors database performance, scalability, and security. Evaluates existing database design to determine necessary updates, performance tuning, and integration requirements. Modifies procedures to optimize database designs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View full job description

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