Database Engineer III Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Database Development Engineer III, Database Engineer, Senior, Database Planning and Performance Engineer III
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How much does a Database Engineer III in Canada make? The median annual Database Engineer III salary in Canada is C$109,728, as of April 24, 2026, with a range usually between C$99,031-C$127,212 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Database Engineer III 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 III in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Database Engineer III that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Database Engineer III in Canada is C$109,728, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Database Engineer III in Canada are expected to make less than C$109,728.
Source: HR Reported data as of April 24, 2026
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Database Engineer III in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Database Engineer III in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of April 24, 2026
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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 generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. View full job description
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