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

A Database Engineer V's salary grows with experience: starting around $170,948 for beginners, reaching about $172,263 at mid-level, and approach $181,740 for experts.

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

Database Engineer V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Engineer V roles are District of Columbia $186,459, California $185,752, Massachusetts $183,276. 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: $188,792; Database Development Engineer V: $168,490; Database Planning and Performance Engineer V: $168,410; DevOps Engineer V: $167,773; ETL Engineer V: $157,900.

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Database Engineer V Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Database Engineer V make in Hawaii?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineer V in Hawaii is $176,018 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $209,309
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,438 to $193,444
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $151,984

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Database Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$193,444	$16,120	$3,720	$93
Average	$176,018	$14,668	$3,385	$85
25th Percentile	$163,438	$13,620	$3,143	$79

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer V Salaries

A Database Engineer V'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer V	$170,948
Intermediate Level Database Engineer V	$171,887
Senior Level Database Engineer V	$172,263
Specialist Level Database Engineer V	$174,140
Expert Level Database Engineer V	$181,740

How Do Database Engineer V 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 Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $186,459.
California: $185,752.
Massachusetts: $183,276.

District of Columbia $186,459 California $185,752 Massachusetts $183,276 Washington $182,603 New Jersey $182,535 Alaska $182,299 Connecticut $179,975 New York $179,032

Hawaii $176,018 Rhode Island $174,603 Maryland $173,643 Minnesota $172,330 Colorado $171,825 Illinois $171,656 Oregon $171,016 Delaware $170,545

New Hampshire $170,248 Virginia $169,585 Pennsylvania $167,648 Nevada $166,671 North Dakota $166,351 Michigan $165,846 Wisconsin $165,661 Vermont $165,290

Texas $164,263 Maine $164,196 Arizona $164,095 Ohio $163,977 Georgia $162,428 Indiana $161,653 Wyoming $161,501 Utah $161,266

Iowa $161,165 Kansas $160,356 Louisiana $160,120 North Carolina $160,036 Missouri $160,003 Florida $159,346 Montana $158,992 Nebraska $158,655

Kentucky $158,470 South Carolina $157,796 Tennessee $157,375 Idaho $157,207 New Mexico $155,978 Oklahoma $155,708 Alabama $154,715 South Dakota $153,047

Arkansas $152,138 West Virginia $151,650 Mississippi $150,184

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineer Vs

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:

Aiea: $175,125
Anahola: $173,947
Captain Cook: $173,947

Aiea, HI $175,125 Anahola, HI $173,947 Captain Cook, HI $173,947 Eleele, HI $173,947 Ewa Beach, HI $175,125 Kapolei, HI $174,738 Haiku, HI $173,947 Hakalau, HI $173,947

Haleiwa, HI $173,947 Hana, HI $173,947 Hanalei, HI $173,947 Hanamaulu, HI $173,947 Hanapepe, HI $173,947 Hauula, HI $174,334 Hawaii National Park, HI $173,947 Hawi, HI $173,947

Hilo, HI $173,947 Princeville, HI $173,947 Holualoa, HI $173,947 Honaunau, HI $173,947 Honokaa, HI $173,947 Honomu, HI $173,947 Hoolehua, HI $173,947 Kaaawa, HI $174,654

Kahuku, HI $173,947 Kahului, HI $173,947 Kailua, HI $175,125 Ocean View, HI $173,947 Waikoloa, HI $173,947 Keauhou, HI $173,947 Kailua Kona, HI $173,947 Kalaheo, HI $173,947

Kalaupapa, HI $173,947 Kamuela, HI $173,947 Kaneohe, HI $175,125 Kapaa, HI $173,947 Kaumakani, HI $173,947 Kaunakakai, HI $173,947 Keaau, HI $173,947 Kealakekua, HI $173,947

Kealia, HI $173,947 Kekaha, HI $173,947 Kihei, HI $173,947 Kilauea, HI $173,947 Kapaau, HI $173,947 Koloa, HI $173,947 Kualapuu, HI $173,947 Kunia, HI $174,570

Kurtistown, HI $173,947 Lahaina, HI $173,947 Laie, HI $174,098 Lanai City, HI $173,947 Laupahoehoe, HI $173,947 Lawai, HI $173,947 Lihue, HI $173,947 Makawao, HI $173,947

Makaweli, HI $173,947 Maunaloa, HI $173,947 Mountain View, HI $173,947 Naalehu, HI $173,947 Ninole, HI $173,947 Ookala, HI $173,947 Paauilo, HI $173,947 Pahala, HI $173,947

Pahoa, HI $173,947 Paia, HI $173,947 Papaaloa, HI $173,947 Papaikou, HI $173,947 Pearl City, HI $175,125 Pepeekeo, HI $173,947 Puunene, HI $173,947 Volcano, HI $173,947

Wahiawa, HI $174,570 Pukalani, HI $173,947 Mililani, HI $174,805 Kula, HI $173,947 Waialua, HI $173,947 Waianae, HI $174,098 Wailuku, HI $173,947 Waimanalo, HI $175,125

Waimea, HI $173,947 Waipahu, HI $175,041 Honolulu, HI $175,125 J B P H H, HI $175,125 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $174,654 Schofield Barracks, HI $174,502 Fort Shafter, HI $175,125 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $175,125

Camp H M Smith, HI $175,125 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $175,041 Wake Island, HI $175,125

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

Understanding how a Database Engineer V'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$163,438

Average $176,018/year

$193,444

$13,620

Average $14,668/month

$16,120

$3,143

Average $3,385/week

$3,720

$79

Average $85/hour

$93

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$193,444	$16,120	$3,720	$93
Average	$176,018	$14,668	$3,385	$85
25th Percentile	$163,438	$13,620	$3,143	$79

Database Engineer V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Database Engineer V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Database Engineer VI role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $197,325 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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