Database Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Database Engineer make in the United States? The average Database Engineer salary in the United States is $80,671 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $70,311 and $94,206. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Database Engineer with Security Clearance
Power3 Solutions - LINTHICUM HEIGHTS , MD
We solve difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem - not just the symptoms - using interdisciplinary approaches that are bot
- 2 days ago
Database Engineer with Security Clearance
Wood Consulting Services, Inc. - FORT MEADE , MD
Overview Database Engineer woodcons.com Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Telework: None Salary Range: $100,000 to $160,000
- 2 days ago
Database Engineer with Security Clearance
DigiFlight, Inc. - FORT MEADE , MD
Join an outstanding team that offers exciting job opportunities with the goal of providing the absolute best support to our customers. Here at DigiFlight we emb
- 2 days ago
Database Engineer with Security Clearance
SAIC - FORT WASHINGTON , MD
Description SAIC is seeking a (2) Database Engineers to support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The ideal candidate
- 2 days ago
Database Engineer with Security Clearance
CCS Global Tech - LITTLETON , CO
Job Description: Our Client is seeking an experienced TS/SCI Cleared Database Engineer to support our program which specializes in the areas of critical intelli
- 2 days ago
Database Engineer with Security Clearance
Guidehouse - SPRINGFIELD , VA
Job Family. Software Engineering (SWE) Travel Required. None Clearance Required. Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) What You Will Do : Support a Security & Infrastr
- 2 days ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Database Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Database Engineer ranges from $70,311 to $94,206 with the average base salary of $80,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,660 to $97,441 with the average total cash compensation of $82,294.

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