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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Senior Database Developer's salary?

A Senior Database Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $160,863 for beginners, reaching about $162,099 at mid-level, and approach $171,017 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Database Developer?

Senior Database Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Database Developer roles are District of Columbia $182,427, California $181,735, Massachusetts $179,313. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Database Developer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Database Developer level roles vary by specialization: SQL Database Developer: $166,647; Database Developer: $128,487; Database Engineer, Senior: $125,800; Lead Database Developer: $119,876; Database Administration - Senior: $117,000.

Senior Database Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Database Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Database Developer in Delaware is $166,857 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $198,652
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $154,855 to $183,499
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,928

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Senior Database Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$183,499	$15,292	$3,529	$88
Average	$166,857	$13,905	$3,209	$80
25th Percentile	$154,855	$12,905	$2,978	$74

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Database Developer Salaries

A Senior Database Developer'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 Senior Database Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Database Developer'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): $160,863
Early Career (1-2 years): $161,746
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $162,099
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,866
Expert (over 8 years): $171,017

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Database Developer	$160,863
Intermediate Level Senior Database Developer	$161,746
Senior Level Senior Database Developer	$162,099
Specialist Level Senior Database Developer	$163,866
Expert Level Senior Database Developer	$171,017

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How Do Senior Database Developer 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 Senior Database Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $182,427.
California: $181,735.
Massachusetts: $179,313.

District of Columbia $182,427 California $181,735 Massachusetts $179,313 Washington $178,654 New Jersey $178,588 Alaska $178,357 Connecticut $176,083 New York $175,161

Hawaii $172,211 Rhode Island $170,827 Maryland $169,888 Minnesota $168,603 Colorado $168,109 Illinois $167,944 Oregon $167,318 Delaware $166,857

New Hampshire $166,567 Virginia $165,917 Pennsylvania $164,023 Nevada $163,067 North Dakota $162,754 Michigan $162,260 Wisconsin $162,078 Vermont $161,716

Texas $160,711 Maine $160,645 Arizona $160,546 Ohio $160,431 Georgia $158,915 Indiana $158,157 Wyoming $158,009 Utah $157,778

Iowa $157,679 Kansas $156,888 Louisiana $156,658 North Carolina $156,575 Missouri $156,542 Florida $155,900 Montana $155,554 Nebraska $155,224

Kentucky $155,043 South Carolina $154,384 Tennessee $153,972 Idaho $153,807 New Mexico $152,604 Oklahoma $152,341 Alabama $151,369 South Dakota $149,738

Arkansas $148,848 West Virginia $148,370 Mississippi $146,937

Top Paying Cities for Senior Database Developers

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: $172,689
Little Creek: $171,091
Magnolia: $171,799

Lincoln, DE $172,689 Little Creek, DE $171,091 Magnolia, DE $171,799 Milford, DE $172,689 Marydel, DE $170,448 Millsboro, DE $172,689 Millville, DE $173,842 Milton, DE $172,689

Nassau, DE $172,689 Ocean View, DE $173,842 Rehoboth Beach, DE $173,842 Seaford, DE $170,877 Selbyville, DE $173,842 Smyrna, DE $170,251 Viola, DE $171,799 Woodside, DE $171,305

Bear, DE $168,998 Newark, DE $169,064 Claymont, DE $169,196 Delaware City, DE $169,064 Hockessin, DE $169,196 Kirkwood, DE $169,064 Middletown, DE $169,905 Montchanin, DE $169,196

New Castle, DE $169,196 Odessa, DE $170,135 Port Penn, DE $168,603 Rockland, DE $169,196 Saint Georges, DE $169,064 Townsend, DE $169,888 Winterthur, DE $169,196 Lewes, DE $172,689

Wilmington, DE $169,196 Dover, DE $171,009 Dover Afb, DE $171,404 Bethany Beach, DE $173,842 Bethel, DE $170,877 Bridgeville, DE $172,689 Camden Wyoming, DE $171,190 Cheswold, DE $170,613

Clayton, DE $170,185 Dagsboro, DE $173,842 Delmar, DE $170,877 Ellendale, DE $172,689 Felton, DE $172,689 Fenwick Island, DE $173,842 Frankford, DE $173,842 Frederica, DE $172,689

Georgetown, DE $172,689 Greenwood, DE $172,689 Harbeson, DE $172,689 Harrington, DE $172,689 Hartly, DE $170,102 Houston, DE $172,689 Kenton, DE $170,185 Laurel, DE $170,877

Yorklyn, DE $169,196

Senior Database Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Database Developer'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

$154,855

Average $166,857/year

$183,499

$12,905

Average $13,905/month

$15,292

$2,978

Average $3,209/week

$3,529

$74

Average $80/hour

$88

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$183,499	$15,292	$3,529	$88
Average	$166,857	$13,905	$3,209	$80
25th Percentile	$154,855	$12,905	$2,978	$74

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