Principal Database Engineer Salary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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How much does a Principal Database Engineer make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Principal Database Engineer salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $176,196 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $160,077 and $193,109. 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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Principal CyberSecurity Engineer
Hireteq Solutions Inc. - Dallas , TX
Looking for Cybersecurity Engineer who has understanding of container services space and should ... Data Loss Protection technologies, Database Activity Monitoring tools, CASB * Network Security
LinkedIn - 59 days ago
Automation Engineer
ACL Digital - Thousand Oaks , CA
Title: Principal Engineer Location: Thousand Oaks CA 91320 Duration: 24+ Months Job ... Amgen CMDB systems. 9) Ensure compliance to Amgen Engineering and Operational standards ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Coastal Engineer
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Tupelo , MS
... database management, and technical writing. * Programming and software development skills ... Principal Investigator. * PhD highly preferable; Master's degree or 3+ years of relevant work ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Automation Control Engineer
Infotree Global Solutions - Thousand Oaks , CA
Global leader in the Biotechnology industry is seeking a professional Principal Automation Engineer ... CMDB systems. * 9) Ensure compliance to Client Engineering and Operational standards ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Tupelo , MS
This includes probability analysis, machine learning, storm climatology, database management, civil ... Capable of performing or willing to learn functions of a Principal Investigator. Capable of or ...
LinkedIn - 50 days ago
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) - Jackson , MS
This includes probability analysis, machine learning, storm climatology, database management, civil ... Capable of performing or willing to learn functions of a Principal Investigator. Capable of or ...
LinkedIn - 50 days ago

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Principal Database Engineer: Data Management

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