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

How does experience change an SQL Engineer's salary?

An SQL Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,431 for beginners, reaching about $87,058 at mid-level, and approach $87,852 for experts.

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 $93,338, California $92,984, Massachusetts $91,745. 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: $148,203; Sql Specialist: $134,735; SQL Architect: $125,181; Sql Programmer: $124,665; SQL Consultant: $116,636.

SQL Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an SQL Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an SQL Engineer in Delaware is $85,371 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): $98,261
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,534 to $92,118
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,398

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SQL Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,118	$7,677	$1,772	$44
Average	$85,371	$7,114	$1,642	$41
25th Percentile	$77,534	$6,461	$1,491	$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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level SQL Engineer	$83,431
Intermediate Level SQL Engineer	$84,875
Senior Level SQL Engineer	$87,058
Specialist Level SQL Engineer	$87,356
Expert Level SQL Engineer	$87,852

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: $93,338.
California: $92,984.
Massachusetts: $91,745.

District of Columbia $93,338 California $92,984 Massachusetts $91,745 Washington $91,407 New Jersey $91,374 Alaska $91,256 Connecticut $90,092 New York $89,620

Hawaii $88,111 Rhode Island $87,403 Maryland $86,923 Minnesota $86,265 Colorado $86,012 Illinois $85,928 Oregon $85,607 Delaware $85,371

New Hampshire $85,223 Virginia $84,891 Pennsylvania $83,921 Nevada $83,433 North Dakota $83,272 Michigan $83,019 Wisconsin $82,927 Vermont $82,741

Texas $82,227 Maine $82,193 Arizona $82,143 Ohio $82,084 Georgia $81,308 Indiana $80,920 Wyoming $80,844 Utah $80,726

Iowa $80,676 Kansas $80,271 Louisiana $80,153 North Carolina $80,111 Missouri $80,094 Florida $79,765 Montana $79,588 Nebraska $79,420

Kentucky $79,327 South Carolina $78,990 Tennessee $78,779 Idaho $78,695 New Mexico $78,079 Oklahoma $77,945 Alabama $77,447 South Dakota $76,613

Arkansas $76,157 West Virginia $75,913 Mississippi $75,179

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: $88,356
Little Creek: $87,538
Magnolia: $87,900

Lincoln, DE $88,356 Little Creek, DE $87,538 Magnolia, DE $87,900 Milford, DE $88,356 Marydel, DE $87,209 Millsboro, DE $88,356 Millville, DE $88,946 Milton, DE $88,356

Nassau, DE $88,356 Ocean View, DE $88,946 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,946 Seaford, DE $87,428 Selbyville, DE $88,946 Smyrna, DE $87,108 Viola, DE $87,900 Woodside, DE $87,648

Bear, DE $86,467 Newark, DE $86,501 Claymont, DE $86,568 Delaware City, DE $86,501 Hockessin, DE $86,568 Kirkwood, DE $86,501 Middletown, DE $86,931 Montchanin, DE $86,568

New Castle, DE $86,568 Odessa, DE $87,049 Port Penn, DE $86,265 Rockland, DE $86,568 Saint Georges, DE $86,501 Townsend, DE $86,923 Winterthur, DE $86,568 Lewes, DE $88,356

Wilmington, DE $86,568 Dover, DE $87,496 Dover Afb, DE $87,698 Bethany Beach, DE $88,946 Bethel, DE $87,428 Bridgeville, DE $88,356 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,589 Cheswold, DE $87,293

Clayton, DE $87,074 Dagsboro, DE $88,946 Delmar, DE $87,428 Ellendale, DE $88,356 Felton, DE $88,356 Fenwick Island, DE $88,946 Frankford, DE $88,946 Frederica, DE $88,356

Georgetown, DE $88,356 Greenwood, DE $88,356 Harbeson, DE $88,356 Harrington, DE $88,356 Hartly, DE $87,032 Houston, DE $88,356 Kenton, DE $87,074 Laurel, DE $87,428

Yorklyn, DE $86,568

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 January 01, 2026

$77,534

Average $85,371/year

$92,118

$6,461

Average $7,114/month

$7,677

$1,491

Average $1,642/week

$1,772

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,118	$7,677	$1,772	$44
Average	$85,371	$7,114	$1,642	$41
25th Percentile	$77,534	$6,461	$1,491	$37

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