How much does a Database Engineer make in San Diego, CA? The average Database Engineer salary in San Diego, CA is $87,318 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $76,105 and $101,969. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Power3 Solutions - LINTHICUM HEIGHTS , MD
We solve difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem - not just the symptoms - using interdisciplinary approaches that are bot
- 3 days ago
DigiFlight, Inc. - FORT MEADE , MD
Join an outstanding team that offers exciting job opportunities with the goal of providing the absolute best support to our customers. Here at DigiFlight we emb
- 3 days ago
Description A trusted leader in cloud, digital engineering, data, and Artificial Intelligence, the nation looks to SAIC to integrate emerging technology to mode
- 3 days ago
M9 Solutions - SAN DIEGO , CA
M9 Solutions , San Diego, CA M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills
- 3 days ago
Flash Technology Group LLC - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD
Interviewing NOW for a DataBase Engineer in Database Services org. TS/SCI with POLYGRAPH clearance necessary. HOURS: DAY HOURS Position Description: • Responsib
- 4 days ago
Wood Consulting Services, Inc. - FORT MEADE , MD
Overview Database Engineer woodcons.com Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Telework: None Salary Range: $100,000 to $160,000
- 4 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Database Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Database Engineer ranges from $76,105 to $101,969 with the average base salary of $87,318. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,565 to $105,471 with the average total cash compensation of $89,075.

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

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