What are the main factors that influence an SQL Engineer's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for SQL Engineer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for SQL Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

How does experience change An SQL Engineer's salary?

An SQL Engineer's salary grows with experience: a SQL Engineer (0-2 years)earns $84,849, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $102,990, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $138,023, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,388, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,583,

What are the highest paying states for an SQL Engineer?

SQL Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SQL Engineer roles are District of Columbia $93,301, California $92,947, Massachusetts $91,709. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SQL Engineer roles make?

Salaries for SQL Engineer level roles vary by specialization: SQL Developer: $148,212; Sql Specialist: $134,704; SQL Architect: $125,171; Sql Programmer: $124,672; SQL Consultant: $116,613.

SQL Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an SQL Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an SQL Engineer in Delaware is $85,338 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,048
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,499 to $91,991
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,362

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SQL Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,991	$7,666	$1,769	$44
Average	$85,338	$7,112	$1,641	$41
25th Percentile	$77,499	$6,458	$1,490	$37

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Key Factors That Influence SQL Engineer Salaries

An SQL 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 SQL Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an SQL 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): $84,849
Early Career (1-2 years): $102,990
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,023
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,388
Expert (over 8 years): $170,583

Levels	Salary
SQL Engin... Level SQL Engineer	$84,849
DevOps En... Level SQL Engineer	$102,990
DevOps En... Level SQL Engineer	$138,023
DevOps En... Level SQL Engineer	$154,388
DevOps En... Level SQL Engineer	$170,583

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

District of Columbia: $93,301.
California: $92,947.
Massachusetts: $91,709.

District of Columbia $93,301 California $92,947 Massachusetts $91,709 Washington $91,372 New Jersey $91,338 Alaska $91,220 Connecticut $90,057 New York $89,585

Hawaii $88,077 Rhode Island $87,369 Maryland $86,889 Minnesota $86,231 Colorado $85,978 Illinois $85,894 Oregon $85,574 Delaware $85,338

New Hampshire $85,190 Virginia $84,858 Pennsylvania $83,889 Nevada $83,400 North Dakota $83,240 Michigan $82,987 Wisconsin $82,894 Vermont $82,709

Texas $82,195 Maine $82,161 Arizona $82,111 Ohio $82,052 Georgia $81,276 Indiana $80,889 Wyoming $80,813 Utah $80,695

Iowa $80,644 Kansas $80,240 Louisiana $80,122 North Carolina $80,080 Missouri $80,063 Florida $79,734 Montana $79,557 Nebraska $79,389

Kentucky $79,296 South Carolina $78,959 Tennessee $78,748 Idaho $78,664 New Mexico $78,049 Oklahoma $77,914 Alabama $77,417 South Dakota $76,583

Arkansas $76,128 West Virginia $75,883 Mississippi $75,150

Top Paying Cities for SQL 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: $84,954
Little Creek: $85,576
Magnolia: $85,453

Lincoln, DE $84,954 Little Creek, DE $85,576 Magnolia, DE $85,453 Milford, DE $85,169 Marydel, DE $85,309 Millsboro, DE $84,597 Millville, DE $84,728 Milton, DE $84,875

Nassau, DE $84,936 Ocean View, DE $84,714 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,876 Seaford, DE $84,924 Selbyville, DE $84,573 Smyrna, DE $85,635 Viola, DE $85,240 Woodside, DE $85,469

Bear, DE $85,272 Newark, DE $85,240 Claymont, DE $85,415 Delaware City, DE $85,325 Hockessin, DE $85,233 Kirkwood, DE $85,309 Middletown, DE $85,342 Montchanin, DE $85,252

New Castle, DE $85,265 Odessa, DE $85,384 Port Penn, DE $85,442 Rockland, DE $85,260 Saint Georges, DE $85,315 Townsend, DE $85,447 Winterthur, DE $85,271 Lewes, DE $84,907

Wilmington, DE $85,237 Dover, DE $85,576 Dover Afb, DE $85,125 Bethany Beach, DE $84,624 Bethel, DE $84,712 Bridgeville, DE $84,912 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,335 Cheswold, DE $85,548

Clayton, DE $85,550 Dagsboro, DE $84,565 Delmar, DE $84,430 Ellendale, DE $84,686 Felton, DE $85,163 Fenwick Island, DE $84,584 Frankford, DE $84,436 Frederica, DE $85,247

Georgetown, DE $84,533 Greenwood, DE $84,925 Harbeson, DE $84,623 Harrington, DE $85,055 Hartly, DE $85,319 Houston, DE $84,934 Kenton, DE $85,555 Laurel, DE $84,483

Yorklyn, DE $85,258

SQL Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For SQL Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 47% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, SQL Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view SQL Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an SQL Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$104,112	$50.0	22%
Internet	$100,699	$48.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$98,139	$47.0	15%
Financial Services	$98,139	$47.0	15%
Insurance	$93,872	$45.0	10%

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

Understanding how an SQL 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 July 01, 2026

$77,499

Average $85,338/year

$91,991

$6,458

Average $7,112/month

$7,666

$1,490

Average $1,641/week

$1,769

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,991	$7,666	$1,769	$44
Average	$85,338	$7,112	$1,641	$41
25th Percentile	$77,499	$6,458	$1,490	$37

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