What are the main factors that influence a Database Engineering Manager'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 Engineering Manager's salary?

A Database Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $191,274, a Database Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $111,037, a Database Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $141,669, a Database Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $184,462, a Database Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $201,921,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Engineering Manager?

Database Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $154,888, California $154,301, Massachusetts $152,244. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Database Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: VP of Database Engineering: $220,639; Database Engineering Director: $199,389; Database Engineering Senior Manager: $182,149; BI Database Engineering Senior Manager: $169,390; Database Manager: $156,379.

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Database Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineering Manager in Delaware is $141,669 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,710
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,929 to $151,636
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,509

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Database Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,636	$12,636	$2,916	$73
Average	$141,669	$11,806	$2,724	$68
25th Percentile	$126,929	$10,577	$2,441	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineering Manager Salaries

A Database Engineering Manager'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 Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Engineering Manager'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 VI (10-12 years): $191,274
Database Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $111,037
Database Engineering Manager (12+ years): $141,669
Database Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $184,462
Database Engineering Director (12+ years): $201,921

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Database Engineer VI	10-12 years	$191,274
Database Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$111,037
Database Engineering Manager	12+ years	$141,669
Database Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$184,462
Database Engineering Director	12+ years	$201,921

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How Do Database Engineering Manager 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 Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $154,888.
California: $154,301.
Massachusetts: $152,244.

District of Columbia $154,888 California $154,301 Massachusetts $152,244 Washington $151,685 New Jersey $151,629 Alaska $151,433 Connecticut $149,503 New York $148,719

Hawaii $146,215 Rhode Island $145,040 Maryland $144,243 Minnesota $143,151 Colorado $142,732 Illinois $142,592 Oregon $142,060 Delaware $141,669

New Hampshire $141,422 Virginia $140,871 Pennsylvania $139,262 Nevada $138,451 North Dakota $138,185 Michigan $137,766 Wisconsin $137,612 Vermont $137,304

Texas $136,451 Maine $136,395 Arizona $136,311 Ohio $136,213 Georgia $134,926 Indiana $134,282 Wyoming $134,156 Utah $133,961

Iowa $133,877 Kansas $133,205 Louisiana $133,009 North Carolina $132,939 Missouri $132,911 Florida $132,366 Montana $132,072 Nebraska $131,792

Kentucky $131,638 South Carolina $131,079 Tennessee $130,729 Idaho $130,589 New Mexico $129,568 Oklahoma $129,344 Alabama $128,519 South Dakota $127,134

Arkansas $126,378 West Virginia $125,973 Mississippi $124,756

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineering Managers

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: $141,031
Little Creek: $142,063
Magnolia: $141,859

Lincoln, DE $141,031 Little Creek, DE $142,063 Magnolia, DE $141,859 Milford, DE $141,389 Marydel, DE $141,621 Millsboro, DE $140,439 Millville, DE $140,656 Milton, DE $140,899

Nassau, DE $141,001 Ocean View, DE $140,632 Rehoboth Beach, DE $140,902 Seaford, DE $140,982 Selbyville, DE $140,398 Smyrna, DE $142,161 Viola, DE $141,506 Woodside, DE $141,887

Bear, DE $141,560 Newark, DE $141,506 Claymont, DE $141,796 Delaware City, DE $141,648 Hockessin, DE $141,494 Kirkwood, DE $141,621 Middletown, DE $141,676 Montchanin, DE $141,526

New Castle, DE $141,547 Odessa, DE $141,746 Port Penn, DE $141,841 Rockland, DE $141,540 Saint Georges, DE $141,631 Townsend, DE $141,849 Winterthur, DE $141,557 Lewes, DE $140,954

Wilmington, DE $141,501 Dover, DE $142,063 Dover Afb, DE $141,315 Bethany Beach, DE $140,484 Bethel, DE $140,629 Bridgeville, DE $140,961 Camden Wyoming, DE $141,663 Cheswold, DE $142,017

Clayton, DE $142,021 Dagsboro, DE $140,386 Delmar, DE $140,161 Ellendale, DE $140,586 Felton, DE $141,378 Fenwick Island, DE $140,417 Frankford, DE $140,172 Frederica, DE $141,518

Georgetown, DE $140,333 Greenwood, DE $140,983 Harbeson, DE $140,482 Harrington, DE $141,199 Hartly, DE $141,638 Houston, DE $140,997 Kenton, DE $142,028 Laurel, DE $140,249

Yorklyn, DE $141,536

Database Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Engineering Manager'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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$126,929

Average $141,669/year

$151,636

$10,577

Average $11,806/month

$12,636

$2,441

Average $2,724/week

$2,916

$61

Average $68/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,636	$12,636	$2,916	$73
Average	$141,669	$11,806	$2,724	$68
25th Percentile	$126,929	$10,577	$2,441	$61

Database Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Database Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Database Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $184,462 - a projected growth of 30% over your current level.

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