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 $45,303, with an hourly rate of $22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $38,149 to $52,938, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $38,149

50TH(Median) $45,303

75TH $52,938

Database Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary	$38,149	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary	$45,303	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary	$52,938	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

$38,149

Average $45,303/year

$52,938

$3,179

Average $3,775/month

$4,412

$734

Average $871/week

$1,018

$18

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,938	$4,412	$1,018	$25
Average	$45,303	$3,775	$871	$22
25th Percentile	$38,149	$3,179	$734	$18

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 $45,303 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $22, a monthly salary of about $3,775, and a weekly pay of around $871. 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 $42,100 - $46,100, while Intermediate make $42,954 - $47,012, Senior earn $44,555 - $48,722, Specialist earn $44,769 - $49,063, Expert can reach $45,089 - $49,291 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer I	$44,769
Intermediate Level Database Engineer I	$45,531
Senior Level Database Engineer I	$47,240
Specialist Level Database Engineer I	$47,582
Expert Level Database Engineer I	$47,810

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

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 $48,927 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $45,639, and Manchester pays around $43,425 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 $45,636. And a Database Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $45,303.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Engineer I	$38,031 $55,124
Electrical Engineer I	$46,321 $56,302
Facilities Engineer I	$42,513 $59,256
Network Engineer I	$37,812 $50,264
Manufacturing Engineer I	$33,788 $49,174

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