What are the main factors that influence a Database Engineer IV's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Database Engineer 's salary?

A Database Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,656, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $127,359, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,238, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,573, a Database Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $191,234,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Engineer IV?

Database Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $159,884, California $159,278, Massachusetts $157,155. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Database Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Database Engineer VI: $188,836; DevOps Engineer IV: $151,834; Database Development Engineer IV: $144,490; Database Planning and Performance Engineer IV: $144,410; Database Administrator IV: $136,881.

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Database Engineer IV Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Engineer IV make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineer IV in Delaware is $146,238 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

However, a Database Engineer IV's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,580
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,347 to $153,745
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $117,790

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Database Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,745	$12,812	$2,957	$74
Average	$146,238	$12,186	$2,812	$70
25th Percentile	$131,347	$10,946	$2,526	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer IV Salaries

A Database Engineer IV's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Database Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Engineer IV's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Database Engineer II (2-4 years): $104,656
Database Engineer III (4-7 years): $127,359
Database Engineer IV (7+ years): $146,238
Database Engineer V (7-10 years): $170,573
Database Engineer VI (10-12 years): $191,234

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Database Engineer II	2-4 years	$104,656
Database Engineer III	4-7 years	$127,359
Database Engineer IV	7+ years	$146,238
Database Engineer V	7-10 years	$170,573
Database Engineer VI	10-12 years	$191,234

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How Do Database Engineer IV Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Database Engineer IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $159,884.
California: $159,278.
Massachusetts: $157,155.

District of Columbia $159,884 California $159,278 Massachusetts $157,155 Washington $156,577 New Jersey $156,519 Alaska $156,317 Connecticut $154,325 New York $153,516

Hawaii $150,931 Rhode Island $149,718 Maryland $148,895 Minnesota $147,769 Colorado $147,335 Illinois $147,191 Oregon $146,642 Delaware $146,238

New Hampshire $145,984 Virginia $145,415 Pennsylvania $143,754 Nevada $142,917 North Dakota $142,642 Michigan $142,209 Wisconsin $142,050 Vermont $141,733

Texas $140,852 Maine $140,794 Arizona $140,707 Ohio $140,606 Georgia $139,278 Indiana $138,613 Wyoming $138,483 Utah $138,281

Iowa $138,195 Kansas $137,501 Louisiana $137,299 North Carolina $137,227 Missouri $137,198 Florida $136,635 Montana $136,332 Nebraska $136,043

Kentucky $135,884 South Carolina $135,307 Tennessee $134,946 Idaho $134,801 New Mexico $133,747 Oklahoma $133,516 Alabama $132,664 South Dakota $131,234

Arkansas $130,455 West Virginia $130,036 Mississippi $128,779

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineer IVs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $151,350
Little Creek: $149,949
Magnolia: $150,570

Lincoln, DE $151,350 Little Creek, DE $149,949 Magnolia, DE $150,570 Milford, DE $151,350 Marydel, DE $149,386 Millsboro, DE $151,350 Millville, DE $152,361 Milton, DE $151,350

Nassau, DE $151,350 Ocean View, DE $152,361 Rehoboth Beach, DE $152,361 Seaford, DE $149,761 Selbyville, DE $152,361 Smyrna, DE $149,213 Viola, DE $150,570 Woodside, DE $150,137

Bear, DE $148,115 Newark, DE $148,173 Claymont, DE $148,288 Delaware City, DE $148,173 Hockessin, DE $148,288 Kirkwood, DE $148,173 Middletown, DE $148,909 Montchanin, DE $148,288

New Castle, DE $148,288 Odessa, DE $149,112 Port Penn, DE $147,769 Rockland, DE $148,288 Saint Georges, DE $148,173 Townsend, DE $148,895 Winterthur, DE $148,288 Lewes, DE $151,350

Wilmington, DE $148,288 Dover, DE $149,877 Dover Afb, DE $150,223 Bethany Beach, DE $152,361 Bethel, DE $149,761 Bridgeville, DE $151,350 Camden Wyoming, DE $150,036 Cheswold, DE $149,530

Clayton, DE $149,155 Dagsboro, DE $152,361 Delmar, DE $149,761 Ellendale, DE $151,350 Felton, DE $151,350 Fenwick Island, DE $152,361 Frankford, DE $152,361 Frederica, DE $151,350

Georgetown, DE $151,350 Greenwood, DE $151,350 Harbeson, DE $151,350 Harrington, DE $151,350 Hartly, DE $149,083 Houston, DE $151,350 Kenton, DE $149,155 Laurel, DE $149,761

Yorklyn, DE $148,288

Database Engineer IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Engineer IV's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$131,347

Average $146,238/year

$153,745

$10,946

Average $12,186/month

$12,812

$2,526

Average $2,812/week

$2,957

$63

Average $70/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,745	$12,812	$2,957	$74
Average	$146,238	$12,186	$2,812	$70
25th Percentile	$131,347	$10,946	$2,526	$63

Database Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Database Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Database Engineer V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $170,573 - a projected growth of 17% over your current level.

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