As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert in the United Kingdom is £67,200, with an hourly rate of £32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £57,100 to £80,000, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £57,100
50TH(Median)   £67,200
75TH   £80,000
Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary £57,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary £67,200 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary £80,000 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Engineer, Lead/Expert salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert is about £67,200 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £32, a monthly salary of about £5,600, and a weekly pay of around £1,292. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Engineer, Lead/Expert hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Database Engineer, Lead/Experts Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Database Engineer, Lead/Expert's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £58,909 - £64,939, while Intermediate make £59,813 - £65,693, Senior earn £60,266 - £66,145, Specialist earn £61,924 - £67,582, Expert can reach £66,899 - £73,887 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert £63,130
Intermediate Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert £63,884
Senior Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert £64,185
Specialist Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert £65,693
Expert Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert £71,403
£63,130 0 yr
£63,884 < 2 yrs
£64,185 2-4 yrs
£65,693 5-8 yrs
£71,403 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 6%
Intermediate Level 5%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
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, Lead/Expert?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Database Engineer, Lead/Expert are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £72,576 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £67,699, and Manchester pays around £64,415 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Database Developer or Database Engineer, Lead/Expert?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Database Developer makes less than a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert. A Database Developer earns an average annual salary of £44,529. And a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert earns an average annual salary of £67,200.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Database Developer
£39,372
£49,543
Oracle Database Administrator
£39,894
£50,233
Database Administration Manager
£47,907
£75,519
Database Administrator II
£39,618
£49,849
Database Marketing Manager
£47,067
£61,083

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