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Database Engineering Senior Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Database Engineering Senior Manager make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineering Senior Manager in the United States is $182,135 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $88.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $213,023
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $171,954 to $198,303
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $162,685
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Database Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $198,303 $16,525 $3,814 $95
Average $182,135 $15,178 $3,503 $88
25th Percentile $171,954 $14,330 $3,307 $83
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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

A Database Engineering Senior 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Database Engineering Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Engineering Senior 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 Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $109,696
  • Database Engineering Manager (12+ years): $139,911
  • Database Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $182,135
  • Database Engineering Director (12+ years): $199,390
  • VP of Database Engineering (12+ years): $220,626
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Database Engineering Supervisor12+ years$109,696
Database Engineering Manager12+ years$139,911
Database Engineering Senior Manager12+ years$182,135
Database Engineering Director12+ years$199,390
VP of Database Engineering12+ years$220,626
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Top Paying Cities for Database Engineering Senior 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:

  • San Jose: $229,727
  • San Francisco: $227,468
  • Oakland: $222,423

What Skills Can Increase a Database Engineering Senior Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.14% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Oracle (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Applying Oracle to manage data and information applications effectively.
  • Line Management (Mentioned in 1.12% Job Postings): Line management refers to the management of employees who are directly involved in the production or delivery of products, goods and/or services
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Leadership 8.14%
Oracle 1.5%
Line Management 1.12%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Database Engineering Senior Manager's salary.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Data Acquisition: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Client Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Management
 $198,527
9%
Data Acquisition
 $193,063
6%
Client Relationship
 $193,063
6%
KPI
 $187,599
3%
Influencing
 $187,599
3%
People Management
 $187,599
3%
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How Education impacts a Database Engineering Senior Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Database Engineering Senior Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Database Engineering Senior Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $181,486 and $192,070).

Database Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Database Engineering Senior Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 4.3%
Associates 25.5%
Bachelors 68.1%
Masters 25.5%
Doctorate 2.1%
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Database Engineering Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Engineering Senior 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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$171,954
Average $182,135/year
$198,303
$14,330
Average $15,178/month
$16,525
$3,307
Average $3,503/week
$3,814
$83
Average $88/hour
$95
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $198,303 $16,525 $3,814 $95
Average $182,135 $15,178 $3,503 $88
25th Percentile $171,954 $14,330 $3,307 $83

Database Engineering Senior Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Database Engineering Senior Manager
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VP of Database Engineering

For a Database Engineering Senior Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Database Engineering Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $199,390 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

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FAQ about Database Engineering Senior Manager

1. Where can a Database Engineering Senior Manager earn the most?

A Database Engineering Senior Manager'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 Senior Manager earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Database Engineering Senior Manager is $229,727.

2. What is the highest pay for Database Engineering Senior Manager?

The highest pay for Database Engineering Senior Manager is $213,023.

3. What is the lowest pay for Database Engineering Senior Manager?

The lowest pay for Database Engineering Senior Manager is $162,685.

4. What are the responsibilities of Database Engineering Senior Manager?

Oversees and manages the planning, designing, and developing of an organization's databases. Leads and manages a team of database engineers. Implements procedures to ensure the performance, scalability, and security of databases. Monitors and optimizes database performance to ensure efficient 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 a director. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

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