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

A Database Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,206 for beginners, reaching about $77,871 at mid-level, and approach $78,451 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Database Engineer?

Database Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,614, California $83,297, Massachusetts $82,186. 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; Principal Database Engineer: $169,158; Database Engineer V: $168,406; Database Engineer, Specialist: $144,400; Database Engineer IV: $144,398.

Database Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineer in Delaware is $76,477 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,563
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,474 to $84,374
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,278

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Database Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,374	$7,031	$1,623	$41
Average	$76,477	$6,373	$1,471	$37
25th Percentile	$67,474	$5,623	$1,298	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer Salaries

A Database Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Engineer'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): $75,206
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,129
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,871
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,219
Expert (over 8 years): $78,451

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer	$75,206
Intermediate Level Database Engineer	$76,129
Senior Level Database Engineer	$77,871
Specialist Level Database Engineer	$78,219
Expert Level Database Engineer	$78,451

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

District of Columbia: $83,614.
California: $83,297.
Massachusetts: $82,186.

District of Columbia $83,614 California $83,297 Massachusetts $82,186 Washington $81,884 New Jersey $81,854 Alaska $81,748 Connecticut $80,706 New York $80,283

Hawaii $78,932 Rhode Island $78,297 Maryland $77,867 Minnesota $77,278 Colorado $77,051 Illinois $76,976 Oregon $76,689 Delaware $76,477

New Hampshire $76,344 Virginia $76,047 Pennsylvania $75,178 Nevada $74,740 North Dakota $74,597 Michigan $74,370 Wisconsin $74,287 Vermont $74,121

Texas $73,660 Maine $73,630 Arizona $73,585 Ohio $73,532 Georgia $72,837 Indiana $72,490 Wyoming $72,422 Utah $72,316

Iowa $72,271 Kansas $71,908 Louisiana $71,803 North Carolina $71,765 Missouri $71,750 Florida $71,455 Montana $71,297 Nebraska $71,146

Kentucky $71,063 South Carolina $70,761 Tennessee $70,572 Idaho $70,496 New Mexico $69,945 Oklahoma $69,824 Alabama $69,379 South Dakota $68,631

Arkansas $68,223 West Virginia $68,004 Mississippi $67,347

Top Paying Cities for Database Engineers

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: $79,151
Little Creek: $78,418
Magnolia: $78,743

Lincoln, DE $79,151 Little Creek, DE $78,418 Magnolia, DE $78,743 Milford, DE $79,151 Marydel, DE $78,124 Millsboro, DE $79,151 Millville, DE $79,679 Milton, DE $79,151

Nassau, DE $79,151 Ocean View, DE $79,679 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,679 Seaford, DE $78,320 Selbyville, DE $79,679 Smyrna, DE $78,033 Viola, DE $78,743 Woodside, DE $78,516

Bear, DE $77,459 Newark, DE $77,489 Claymont, DE $77,550 Delaware City, DE $77,489 Hockessin, DE $77,550 Kirkwood, DE $77,489 Middletown, DE $77,874 Montchanin, DE $77,550

New Castle, DE $77,550 Odessa, DE $77,980 Port Penn, DE $77,278 Rockland, DE $77,550 Saint Georges, DE $77,489 Townsend, DE $77,867 Winterthur, DE $77,550 Lewes, DE $79,151

Wilmington, DE $77,550 Dover, DE $78,380 Dover Afb, DE $78,562 Bethany Beach, DE $79,679 Bethel, DE $78,320 Bridgeville, DE $79,151 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,463 Cheswold, DE $78,199

Clayton, DE $78,003 Dagsboro, DE $79,679 Delmar, DE $78,320 Ellendale, DE $79,151 Felton, DE $79,151 Fenwick Island, DE $79,679 Frankford, DE $79,679 Frederica, DE $79,151

Georgetown, DE $79,151 Greenwood, DE $79,151 Harbeson, DE $79,151 Harrington, DE $79,151 Hartly, DE $77,965 Houston, DE $79,151 Kenton, DE $78,003 Laurel, DE $78,320

Yorklyn, DE $77,550

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

Understanding how a Database Engineer'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

$67,474

Average $76,477/year

$84,374

$5,623

Average $6,373/month

$7,031

$1,298

Average $1,471/week

$1,623

$32

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,374	$7,031	$1,623	$41
Average	$76,477	$6,373	$1,471	$37
25th Percentile	$67,474	$5,623	$1,298	$32

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