As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert in the United Kingdom is $92,284, with an hourly rate of $44, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $78,414 to $109,861, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $78,414
50TH(Median)   $92,284
75TH   $109,861
Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $78,414 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $92,284 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $109,861 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 $92,284 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $44, a monthly salary of about $7,690, and a weekly pay of around $1,775. 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 $80,898 - $89,178, while Intermediate make $82,140 - $90,213, Senior earn $82,761 - $90,835, Specialist earn $85,038 - $92,808, Expert can reach $91,870 - $101,466 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert $86,694
Intermediate Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert $87,729
Senior Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert $88,143
Specialist Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert $90,213
Expert Level Database Engineer, Lead/Expert $98,055
$86,694 0 yr
$87,729 < 2 yrs
$88,143 2-4 yrs
$90,213 5-8 yrs
$98,055 > 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 $99,666 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $92,969, and Manchester pays around $88,458 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 $61,150. And a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert earns an average annual salary of $92,284.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Database Developer
$54,069
$68,036
Oracle Database Administrator
$54,785
$68,984
Database Administration Manager
$65,789
$103,708
Database Administrator II
$54,406
$68,456
Database Marketing Manager
$64,635
$83,883

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