Senior Database Reliability Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Database Reliability Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Database Reliability Engineer in the United States is $101,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,288
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,331 to $106,779
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,506
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Senior Database Reliability Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $106,779 $8,898 $2,053 $51
Average $101,827 $8,486 $1,958 $49
25th Percentile $94,331 $7,861 $1,814 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Database Reliability Engineer Salaries

A Senior Database Reliability 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 Senior Database Reliability Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Database Reliability 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): $98,891
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,124
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,827
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,866
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,011
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Database Reliability Engineer$98,891
Intermediate Level Senior Database Reliability Engineer$99,124
Senior Level Senior Database Reliability Engineer$101,827
Specialist Level Senior Database Reliability Engineer$103,866
Expert Level Senior Database Reliability Engineer$104,011
$98,891 0 yr
$99,124 < 2 yrs
$101,827 2-4 yrs
$103,866 5-8 yrs
$104,011 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Database Reliability 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 Senior Database Reliability Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $112,743.
  • California: $112,315.
  • Massachusetts: $110,818.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Database Reliability 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:

  • San Jose: $128,434
  • San Francisco: $127,172
  • Oakland: $124,351

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Database Reliability Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.61% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Warehouse (Mentioned in 3.84% Job Postings): A data warehouse is a central repository of information that can be analyzed to make more informed decisions. It creates a trove of historical data that can be retrieved and analyzed to provide useful insight into the organization's operations.
  • Data Modeling (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Data modeling in software engineering is the process of creating a data model for an information system by applying certain formal techniques.
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Analysis 3.61%
Data Warehouse 3.84%
Data Modeling 2.03%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Senior Database Reliability Engineer's salary.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Data Science: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Machine Learning
 $107,937
6%
Insight
 $106,918
5%
Data Science
 $106,918
5%
AWS
 $105,900
4%
Big Data
 $105,900
4%
Data Processing
 $105,900
4%
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Senior Database Reliability Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Database Reliability 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.

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Average $101,827/year
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Average $8,486/month
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Average $1,958/week
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Average $49/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $106,779 $8,898 $2,053 $51
Average $101,827 $8,486 $1,958 $49
25th Percentile $94,331 $7,861 $1,814 $45

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Salary Trends for Senior Database Reliability Engineer

Salaries for a Senior Database Reliability Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $100,363 in 2023 to around $99,261 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Database Reliability Engineer salary trends, .

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