Lead Database Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Database Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Database Developer in the United States is $119,876 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,105
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,225 to $127,324
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,617
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Lead Database Developer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $127,324 $10,610 $2,449 $61
Average $119,876 $9,990 $2,305 $58
25th Percentile $108,225 $9,019 $2,081 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Database Developer Salaries

A Lead 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 Lead Database Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Lead 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): $114,050
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $115,021
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,316
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,258
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,685
Levels Salary
Entry Level Lead Database Developer$114,050
Intermediate Level Lead Database Developer$115,021
Senior Level Lead Database Developer$116,316
Specialist Level Lead Database Developer$118,258
Expert Level Lead Database Developer$120,685
$114,050 0 yr
$115,021 < 2 yrs
$116,316 2-4 yrs
$118,258 5-8 yrs
$120,685 > 8 yrs
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How Do Lead 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 Lead Database Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $132,727.
  • California: $132,223.
  • Massachusetts: $130,461.

Top Paying Cities for Lead 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:

  • San Jose: $151,200
  • San Francisco: $149,713
  • Oakland: $146,393

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Database Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.08% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.53% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.08%
Business Development 1.94%
Microsoft Office 1.53%
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 Lead Database Developer's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Compliance Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$139,056
16%
Compliance Management
$135,460
13%
Accounting
$135,460
13%
Verbal Communication
$133,062
11%
Collective Bargaining
$131,864
10%
Employment Authorization
$130,665
9%
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Lead Database Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Lead Database Developer

Salaries for a Lead Database Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $134,952 in 2023 to around $132,647 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Database Developer salary trends, .

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