As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer III in the United Kingdom is £48,565, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £39,899 to £57,284, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £39,899
50TH(Median)   £48,565
75TH   £57,284
Database Engineer III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer III Salary £39,899 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer III Salary £48,565 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer III Salary £57,284 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Engineer III salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Engineer III is about £48,565 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £4,047, and a weekly pay of around £934. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Engineer III hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Database Engineer III's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £42,227 - £47,272, while Intermediate make £42,615 - £47,660, Senior earn £43,650 - £48,565, Specialist earn £47,918 - £52,859, Expert can reach £49,866 - £54,942 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer III £45,719
Intermediate Level Database Engineer III £45,978
Senior Level Database Engineer III £47,013
Specialist Level Database Engineer III £51,168
Expert Level Database Engineer III £53,120
£45,719 0 yr
£45,978 < 2 yrs
£47,013 2-4 yrs
£51,168 5-8 yrs
£53,120 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 3%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Database Engineer III Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Database Engineer III. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 3% salary raise, while strong Agile skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Data Processing can result in a 2% 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.
Agile
Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
Data Processing
Data processing is the collection and manipulation of data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing, which is the modification of information in any manner detectable by an observer.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Database Engineer III field include Analysis (3%), Agile (2%), Data Processing (2%), and BI (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £50,022
Analysis
£50,022
3%
Agile £49,536
Agile
£49,536
2%
Data Processing £49,536
Data Processing
£49,536
2%
BI £49,536
BI
£49,536
2%
Analysis
6.83%
Agile
8.01%
Data Processing
2.40%
BI
7.15%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Database Engineer III are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £52,450 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £48,926, and Manchester pays around £46,552 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Engineer III makes more than a Database Engineer III. A Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £49,625. And a Database Engineer III earns an average annual salary of £48,565.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Engineer III
£38,131
£61,653
Electrical Engineer III
£37,314
£60,350
Industrial Engineer III
£29,535
£50,123
Facilities Engineer III
£38,699
£72,809
Network Engineer III
£44,762
£59,372

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