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Database Engineering Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Database Engineering Director make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Database Engineering Director in the United States is $199,390 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $96.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $235,312
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $186,762 to $218,193
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $175,265
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Database Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $218,193 $18,183 $4,196 $105
Average $199,390 $16,616 $3,834 $96
25th Percentile $186,762 $15,564 $3,592 $90
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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineering Director Salaries

A Database Engineering Director'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 Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Engineering Director'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $188,981
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $190,504
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $192,535
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $195,582
  • Expert (over 8 years): $199,391
Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineering Director $188,981
Intermediate Level Database Engineering Director $190,504
Senior Level Database Engineering Director $192,535
Specialist Level Database Engineering Director $195,582
Expert Level Database Engineering Director $199,391
$188,981 0 yr
$190,504 < 2 yrs
$192,535 2-4 yrs
$195,582 5-8 yrs
$199,391 > 8 yrs
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Database Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Engineering Director'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 November 01, 2025

Database Engineering Director bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 58.1%
Bonuses 17.5%
Social Security 4.1%
401k/403b 3.1%
Disability 1.5%
Healthcare 2.4%
Pension 3.9%
Time Off 9.3%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $199,390 58.1%
Bonus $60,170 17.5%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $14,217 4.1%
401K/403B $10,500 3.1%
Disability $5,191 1.5%
Healthcare $8,352 2.4%
Pension $13,500 3.9%
Time Off $31,946 9.3%
Total Compensation $343,266 100%
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FAQ about Database Engineering Director

1. Where can a Database Engineering Director earn the most?

A Database Engineering Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Database Engineering Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Database Engineering Director is $251,491.

2. What is the highest pay for Database Engineering Director?

The highest pay for Database Engineering Director is $235,312.

3. What is the lowest pay for Database Engineering Director?

The lowest pay for Database Engineering Director is $175,265.

4. What are the responsibilities of Database Engineering Director?

Directs the overall planning, designing, and developing of an organization's databases. Designs and modifies procedures to ensure the performance, scalability, and security of databases. Ensures database performance is efficient in data retrieval and processing. Evaluates existing database design to determine necessary updates. Collaborates with stakeholders to determine future organizational needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

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