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: a SQL Engineer (0-2 years)earns $84,866, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,053, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $138,021, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,377, 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 $93,320, California $92,966, Massachusetts $91,727. 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: $148,204; Sql Specialist: $134,657; SQL Server Analyst: $127,666; SQL Architect: $125,176; Sql Programmer: $124,674.

SQL Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an SQL Engineer make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an SQL Engineer in Delaware is $85,355 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): $98,051
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,498 to $92,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,346

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SQL Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,000	$7,667	$1,769	$44
Average	$85,355	$7,113	$1,641	$41
25th Percentile	$77,498	$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.

Levels	Salary
SQL Engin... Level SQL Engineer	$84,866
DevOps En... Level SQL Engineer	$103,053
DevOps En... Level SQL Engineer	$138,021
DevOps En... Level SQL Engineer	$154,377
DevOps En... Level SQL Engineer	$170,583

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: $93,320.
California: $92,966.
Massachusetts: $91,727.

District of Columbia $93,320 California $92,966 Massachusetts $91,727 Washington $91,390 New Jersey $91,356 Alaska $91,238 Connecticut $90,075 New York $89,603

Hawaii $88,094 Rhode Island $87,386 Maryland $86,906 Minnesota $86,248 Colorado $85,995 Illinois $85,911 Oregon $85,591 Delaware $85,355

New Hampshire $85,206 Virginia $84,874 Pennsylvania $83,905 Nevada $83,416 North Dakota $83,256 Michigan $83,003 Wisconsin $82,911 Vermont $82,725

Texas $82,211 Maine $82,177 Arizona $82,127 Ohio $82,068 Georgia $81,292 Indiana $80,905 Wyoming $80,829 Utah $80,711

Iowa $80,660 Kansas $80,256 Louisiana $80,138 North Carolina $80,095 Missouri $80,079 Florida $79,750 Montana $79,573 Nebraska $79,404

Kentucky $79,312 South Carolina $78,974 Tennessee $78,764 Idaho $78,679 New Mexico $78,064 Oklahoma $77,929 Alabama $77,432 South Dakota $76,598

Arkansas $76,143 West Virginia $75,898 Mississippi $75,165

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: $88,338
Little Creek: $87,521
Magnolia: $87,883

Lincoln, DE $88,338 Little Creek, DE $87,521 Magnolia, DE $87,883 Milford, DE $88,338 Marydel, DE $87,192 Millsboro, DE $88,338 Millville, DE $88,928 Milton, DE $88,338

Nassau, DE $88,338 Ocean View, DE $88,928 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,928 Seaford, DE $87,411 Selbyville, DE $88,928 Smyrna, DE $87,091 Viola, DE $87,883 Woodside, DE $87,630

Bear, DE $86,451 Newark, DE $86,484 Claymont, DE $86,552 Delaware City, DE $86,484 Hockessin, DE $86,552 Kirkwood, DE $86,484 Middletown, DE $86,914 Montchanin, DE $86,552

New Castle, DE $86,552 Odessa, DE $87,032 Port Penn, DE $86,248 Rockland, DE $86,552 Saint Georges, DE $86,484 Townsend, DE $86,906 Winterthur, DE $86,552 Lewes, DE $88,338

Wilmington, DE $86,552 Dover, DE $87,479 Dover Afb, DE $87,681 Bethany Beach, DE $88,928 Bethel, DE $87,411 Bridgeville, DE $88,338 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,571 Cheswold, DE $87,276

Clayton, DE $87,057 Dagsboro, DE $88,928 Delmar, DE $87,411 Ellendale, DE $88,338 Felton, DE $88,338 Fenwick Island, DE $88,928 Frankford, DE $88,928 Frederica, DE $88,338

Georgetown, DE $88,338 Greenwood, DE $88,338 Harbeson, DE $88,338 Harrington, DE $88,338 Hartly, DE $87,015 Houston, DE $88,338 Kenton, DE $87,057 Laurel, DE $87,411

Yorklyn, DE $86,552

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 March 01, 2026

$77,498

Average $85,355/year

$92,000

$6,458

Average $7,113/month

$7,667

$1,490

Average $1,641/week

$1,769

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,000	$7,667	$1,769	$44
Average	$85,355	$7,113	$1,641	$41
25th Percentile	$77,498	$6,458	$1,490	$37

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