As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer, Senior in the United Kingdom is $66,741, with an hourly rate of $32, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $54,793 to $78,688, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $54,793
50TH(Median)   $66,741
75TH   $78,688
Database Engineer, Senior Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer, Senior Salary $54,793 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer, Senior Salary $66,741 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer, Senior Salary $78,688 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Engineer, Senior salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Engineer, Senior is about $66,741 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $32, a monthly salary of about $5,562, and a weekly pay of around $1,283. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Engineer, Senior hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Database Engineer, Senior's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $58,003 - $64,958, while Intermediate make $58,538 - $65,493, Senior earn $59,965 - $66,741, Specialist earn $65,849 - $72,625, Expert can reach $68,524 - $75,478 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer, Senior $62,818
Intermediate Level Database Engineer, Senior $63,174
Senior Level Database Engineer, Senior $64,601
Specialist Level Database Engineer, Senior $70,307
Expert Level Database Engineer, Senior $72,982
$62,818 0 yr
$63,174 < 2 yrs
$64,601 2-4 yrs
$70,307 5-8 yrs
$72,982 > 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

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Database Engineer, Senior are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is $72,080 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $67,237, and Manchester pays around $63,974 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Senior Database Developer or Database Engineer, Senior?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Senior Database Developer makes less than a Database Engineer, Senior. A Senior Database Developer earns an average annual salary of $61,683. And a Database Engineer, Senior earns an average annual salary of $66,741.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Senior Database Developer
$54,127
$69,257
Senior Engineer
$54,662
$88,385
Senior Electrical Engineer
$50,096
$81,029
Senior Industrial Engineer
$42,972
$72,924
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
$48,739
$74,366

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