How Much Does a Database Engineer I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer I in the United Kingdom is £32,989, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £27,780 to £38,549, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £27,780

50TH(Median) £32,989

75TH £38,549

Database Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary	£27,780	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary	£32,989	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary	£38,549	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Database Engineer I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£27,780

Average £32,989/year

£38,549

£2,315

Average £2,749/month

£3,212

£534

Average £634/week

£741

£13

Average £16/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£38,549	£3,212	£741	£19
Average	£32,989	£2,749	£634	£16
25th Percentile	£27,780	£2,315	£534	£13

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Engineer I is about £32,989 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,749, and a weekly pay of around £634. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Database Engineer Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Database Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £30,657 - £33,570, while Intermediate make £31,279 - £34,234, Senior earn £32,445 - £35,479, Specialist earn £32,600 - £35,728, Expert can reach £32,834 - £35,893 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer I	£32,600
Intermediate Level Database Engineer I	£33,155
Senior Level Database Engineer I	£34,400
Specialist Level Database Engineer I	£34,649
Expert Level Database Engineer I	£34,815

Entry Level	1%
Intermediate Level	1%
Senior Level	4%
Specialist Level	5%
Expert Level	6%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Database Engineer I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Database Engineer I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Data Modeling skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Data Warehousing can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

Analysis

Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

Data Modeling

Data modeling in software engineering is the process of creating a data model for an information system by applying certain formal techniques.

Data Warehousing

Data warehouse (DW or DWH), also known as an enterprise data warehouse (EDW), is a system used for reporting and data analysis and is considered a core component of business intelligence.

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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Database Engineer I field include Analysis (4%), Data Modeling (2%), Data Warehousing (2%), and BI (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.

Skills	Salary	Demand
Skill & Salary	Demand
Analysis	£34,309	Analysis £34,309	4%
Data Modeling	£33,649	Data Modeling £33,649	2%
Data Warehousing	£33,649	Data Warehousing £33,649	2%
BI	£33,649	BI £33,649	2%

Analysis

6.83%

Data Modeling

16.53%

Data Warehousing

4.04%

7.15%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Database Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Database Engineer I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £35,628 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £33,234, and Manchester pays around £31,622 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Engineer I or Database Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer I makes more than a Database Engineer I. A Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £33,231. And a Database Engineer I earns an average annual salary of £32,989.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Engineer I	£27,694 £40,141
Electrical Engineer I	£33,730 £40,998
Facilities Engineer I	£30,958 £43,149
Network Engineer I	£27,535 £36,602
Manufacturing Engineer I	£24,604 £35,808

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