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: starting around $136,216 for beginners, reaching about $139,069 at mid-level, and approach $144,062 for experts.

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 $154,926, California $154,338, Massachusetts $152,281. 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: $220,610; Database Engineering Director: $199,386; Database Engineering Senior Manager: $182,120; BI Database Engineering Senior Manager: $169,340; Database Manager: $156,335.

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Database Engineering Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Engineering Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineering Manager in Delaware is $141,703 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): $159,464
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,997 to $151,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,607

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Database Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,000	$12,583	$2,904	$73
Average	$141,703	$11,809	$2,725	$68
25th Percentile	$126,997	$10,583	$2,442	$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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $136,216
Early Career (1-2 years): $136,874
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,069
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,703
Expert (over 8 years): $144,062

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Engineering Manager	$136,216
Intermediate Level Database Engineering Manager	$136,874
Senior Level Database Engineering Manager	$139,069
Specialist Level Database Engineering Manager	$141,703
Expert Level Database Engineering Manager	$144,062

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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: $154,926.
California: $154,338.
Massachusetts: $152,281.

District of Columbia $154,926 California $154,338 Massachusetts $152,281 Washington $151,722 New Jersey $151,666 Alaska $151,470 Connecticut $149,539 New York $148,755

Hawaii $146,251 Rhode Island $145,075 Maryland $144,278 Minnesota $143,186 Colorado $142,766 Illinois $142,627 Oregon $142,095 Delaware $141,703

New Hampshire $141,457 Virginia $140,905 Pennsylvania $139,296 Nevada $138,485 North Dakota $138,219 Michigan $137,799 Wisconsin $137,645 Vermont $137,337

Texas $136,484 Maine $136,428 Arizona $136,344 Ohio $136,246 Georgia $134,959 Indiana $134,315 Wyoming $134,189 Utah $133,993

Iowa $133,909 Kansas $133,238 Louisiana $133,042 North Carolina $132,972 Missouri $132,944 Florida $132,398 Montana $132,104 Nebraska $131,824

Kentucky $131,670 South Carolina $131,111 Tennessee $130,761 Idaho $130,621 New Mexico $129,599 Oklahoma $129,376 Alabama $128,550 South Dakota $127,165

Arkansas $126,409 West Virginia $126,003 Mississippi $124,786

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: $146,656
Little Creek: $145,299
Magnolia: $145,901

Lincoln, DE $146,656 Little Creek, DE $145,299 Magnolia, DE $145,901 Milford, DE $146,656 Marydel, DE $144,753 Millsboro, DE $146,656 Millville, DE $147,636 Milton, DE $146,656

Nassau, DE $146,656 Ocean View, DE $147,636 Rehoboth Beach, DE $147,636 Seaford, DE $145,117 Selbyville, DE $147,636 Smyrna, DE $144,586 Viola, DE $145,901 Woodside, DE $145,481

Bear, DE $143,522 Newark, DE $143,578 Claymont, DE $143,690 Delaware City, DE $143,578 Hockessin, DE $143,690 Kirkwood, DE $143,578 Middletown, DE $144,292 Montchanin, DE $143,690

New Castle, DE $143,690 Odessa, DE $144,488 Port Penn, DE $143,186 Rockland, DE $143,690 Saint Georges, DE $143,578 Townsend, DE $144,278 Winterthur, DE $143,690 Lewes, DE $146,656

Wilmington, DE $143,690 Dover, DE $145,229 Dover Afb, DE $145,565 Bethany Beach, DE $147,636 Bethel, DE $145,117 Bridgeville, DE $146,656 Camden Wyoming, DE $145,383 Cheswold, DE $144,893

Clayton, DE $144,530 Dagsboro, DE $147,636 Delmar, DE $145,117 Ellendale, DE $146,656 Felton, DE $146,656 Fenwick Island, DE $147,636 Frankford, DE $147,636 Frederica, DE $146,656

Georgetown, DE $146,656 Greenwood, DE $146,656 Harbeson, DE $146,656 Harrington, DE $146,656 Hartly, DE $144,460 Houston, DE $146,656 Kenton, DE $144,530 Laurel, DE $145,117

Yorklyn, DE $143,690

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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$126,997

Average $141,703/year

$151,000

$10,583

Average $11,809/month

$12,583

$2,442

Average $2,725/week

$2,904

$61

Average $68/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$151,000	$12,583	$2,904	$73
Average	$141,703	$11,809	$2,725	$68
25th Percentile	$126,997	$10,583	$2,442	$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 $184,433 - a projected growth of 30% over your current level.

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