As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer II in the United Kingdom is £43,524, with an hourly rate of £21, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £35,939 to £51,668, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £35,939
50TH(Median)   £43,524
75TH   £51,668
Database Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer II Salary £35,939 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer II Salary £43,524 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer II Salary £51,668 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Engineer II salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Engineer II is about £43,524 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £21, a monthly salary of about £3,627, and a weekly pay of around £837. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Engineer II hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Database Engineer II's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,977 - £42,392, while Intermediate make £38,316 - £42,732, Senior earn £41,260 - £45,590, Specialist earn £44,375 - £49,115, Expert can reach £44,740 - £49,480 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer II £41,033
Intermediate Level Database Engineer II £41,260
Senior Level Database Engineer II £44,132
Specialist Level Database Engineer II £47,535
Expert Level Database Engineer II £47,778
£41,033 0 yr
£41,260 < 2 yrs
£44,132 2-4 yrs
£47,535 5-8 yrs
£47,778 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 9%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Database Engineer II are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £47,006 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £43,847, and Manchester pays around £41,720 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Database Administrator II or Database Engineer II?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Database Administrator II makes more than a Database Engineer II. A Database Administrator II earns an average annual salary of £44,802. And a Database Engineer II earns an average annual salary of £43,524.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Database Administrator II
£39,618
£49,849
Engineer II
£31,970
£51,454
Facilities Engineer II
£31,580
£48,243
Network Engineer II
£33,393
£50,786
Electrical Engineer II
£29,627
£46,503

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