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Database Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 248 open job postings for Database Engineer roles at 137 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 7 more postings in SGD (median SGD 114K), 5 more postings in GBP (median £55K), 3 more postings in CAD (median CA$151K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Database Engineer: postings by posted pay230 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $90K to $220K. Median $148K; middle half $123K–$178K.Median $148K$90K$220K

Postings per pay band: $90K–$100K: 16; $100K–$110K: 5; $110K–$120K: 31; $120K–$130K: 20; $130K–$140K: 21; $140K–$150K: 24; $150K–$160K: 23; $160K–$170K: 13; $170K–$180K: 20; $180K–$190K: 24; $190K–$200K: 4; $200K–$210K: 3; $210K–$220K: 26.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$80K median, $80K–$113K typical, 12 postingsEntry level: middle half $80K–$113K, median $80K
  2. Mid level$140K median, $112K–$172K typical, 113 postingsMid level: middle half $112K–$172K, median $140K
  3. Senior$161K median, $135K–$184K typical, 77 postingsSenior: middle half $135K–$184K, median $161K
  4. Staff$175K median, $172K–$219K typical, 12 postingsStaff: middle half $172K–$219K, median $175K
  5. Principal$155K median, $151K–$260K typical, 14 postingsPrincipal: middle half $151K–$260K, median $155K

Companies hiring

  1. Peraton$112K median, $112K–$112K typical, 12 postingsPeraton: middle half $112K–$112K, median $112K
  2. B/Core$213K median, $213K–$213K typical, 9 postingsB/Core: middle half $213K–$213K, median $213K
  3. Wyetech$84.48/hr ($176K/yr) median, $77.79–$90.23/hr typical, 9 postingsWyetech: middle half $77.79–$90.23/hr, median $84.48/hr ($176K/yr)
  4. GRVTY$188K median, $185K–$188K typical, 7 postingsGRVTY: middle half $185K–$188K, median $188K

Top-paying companies

  1. Jobgether · $260K median, 3 postings
  2. B/Core · $213K median, 9 postings
  3. GRVTY · $188K median, 7 postings
  4. Leidos · $184K median, 6 postings

By location

  1. United States$148K median, $125K–$177K typical, 221 postingsUnited States: middle half $125K–$177K, median $148K
  2. Maryland$153K median, $115K–$188K typical, 64 postingsMaryland: middle half $115K–$188K, median $153K
  3. California$150K median, $140K–$184K typical, 30 postingsCalifornia: middle half $140K–$184K, median $150K
  4. Annapolis, MD$145K median, $113K–$185K typical, 28 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $113K–$185K, median $145K
  5. Remote$146K median, $118K–$173K typical, 39 postingsRemote: middle half $118K–$173K, median $146K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $146K median, $118K–$173K typical, from 37 postings. On-site: $150K median, $127K–$180K typical, from 146 postings.

Newest Database Engineer postings

  1. Database EngineerMecka · New York City, NY · $160K–$195K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Database EngineerMecka AI · New York City, NY · CA$160K–CA$195K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Database EngineerB/Core · Warrenton, VA · $200K–$225K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Associate Database EngineerASM Global · Austin, TX · $85K–$95K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Senior Database EngineerBronco Wine Co. · Ceres, CA · $125K–$155K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Database Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Database Engineer jobs is $148K a year, from 248 job postings with pay at 137 companies.

What is the typical Database Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $123K–$178K. The top 10% list $213K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $110K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Database Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Jobgether ($260K), B/Core ($213K), GRVTY ($188K).

How does Database Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $80K, Mid level $140K, Senior $161K, Staff $175K, Principal $155K.

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