Database engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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How much does a Database engineer make in United States of America?

$125,361/ Annual
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The average Database engineer in United States of America is $125,361 per year or $63.44 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $99,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $177,880 per year.

Median$125,361

Low$99,500

High$177,880

Database engineer: Average Salary in United States of America

California$141,739

Maryland$137,032

Virginia$134,262

Washington$133,516

New York$125,892

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