How much does a Database Developer make?

Updated Sep 23, 2023

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$104,414 / yrTotal Pay
$90,298 / yrBase Pay
$14,116 / yrAdditional Pay

$104,414

 / yr
$69K$160K
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The estimated total pay for a Database Developer is $104,414 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $90,298 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $14,116 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Database Developer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Database Developer in United States. Employers include Expedia Group, Susquehanna International Group (SIG) and Hulu.

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Expedia Group
Expedia Group
$122,701/yr
168 open jobs
3
Hulu
$119,998/yr
6
Agentrics
$114,554/yr
10
Verizon
$111,265/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Database Developer in United States

1Expedia Group$122,701
2Susquehanna International Group (SIG)$120,190
3Hulu$119,998
4Fidelity Investments$116,803
5Bank of America$115,946
6Agentrics$114,554
7Populus Group$112,053
8T-Mobile$111,888
9General Motors (GM)$111,336
10Verizon$111,265

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Expedia Group
4
Database DeveloperSee 39 salaries from all locations

$122,701

 / yr
eClinicalWorks
3.9
Database Software EngineerSee 28 salaries from all locations

$129,276

 / yr
Epsilon
4
Database DeveloperSee 27 salaries from all locations

$97,227

 / yr
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)
2.7
Database DeveloperSee 23 salaries from all locations

$95,201

 / yr
onsemi
3.7
Database DeveloperSee 20 salaries from all locations

$110,364

 / yr
Upani Consultants
3
Database DeveloperSee 15 salaries from all locations

$95,908

 / yr
Merkle
3.7
Database DeveloperSee 15 salaries from all locations

$90,575

 / yr

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Comscore
3.3
Database DeveloperSee 14 salaries from all locations

$97,645

 / yr
Dotcom Team
4.8
Database DeveloperSee 14 salaries from all locations

$96,569

 / yr
SAANSOL
5
Database DeveloperSee 13 salaries from all locations

$81,576

 / yr
Susquehanna International Group (SIG)
4.2
Database DeveloperSee 12 salaries from all locations

$120,190

 / yr
Superior Software and Technology Solutions
2.5
Database DeveloperSee 12 salaries from all locations

$91,523

 / yr
Sysintel
3
Database DeveloperSee 11 salaries from all locations

$99,509

 / yr
Park Computer Systems
4.3
Database DeveloperSee 11 salaries from all locations

$93,050

 / yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co
4
Database DeveloperSee 11 salaries from all locations

$108,314

 / yr
Kapsch
3.8
Database DeveloperSee 10 salaries from all locations

$88,198

 / yr
Laksan Technologies
4.3
Database DeveloperSee 10 salaries from all locations

$90,028

 / yr
CCS Global Tech
4.1
Database DeveloperSee 10 salaries from all locations

$43

 / hr
CANOPY ONE SOLUTIONS, INC.
3.6
Database DeveloperSee 9 salaries from all locations

$90,785

 / yr
SRS Consulting
4.5
Database DeveloperSee 9 salaries from all locations

$101,036

 / yr
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Database Developer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Expedia Group Database Developer salaries - 39 salaries reported$122,701/yr
eClinicalWorks Database Software Engineer salaries - 28 salaries reported$129,276/yr
Epsilon Database Developer salaries - 27 salaries reported$97,227/yr
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) Database Developer salaries - 23 salaries reported$95,201/yr
onsemi Database Developer salaries - 20 salaries reported$110,364/yr
Upani Consultants Database Developer salaries - 15 salaries reported$95,908/yr
Merkle Database Developer salaries - 15 salaries reported$90,575/yr
Comscore Database Developer salaries - 14 salaries reported$97,645/yr
Dotcom Team Database Developer salaries - 14 salaries reported$96,569/yr
SAANSOL Database Developer salaries - 13 salaries reported$81,576/yr
Susquehanna International Group (SIG) Database Developer salaries - 12 salaries reported$120,190/yr
Superior Software and Technology Solutions Database Developer salaries - 12 salaries reported$91,523/yr
Sysintel Database Developer salaries - 11 salaries reported$99,509/yr
Park Computer Systems Database Developer salaries - 11 salaries reported$93,050/yr
JPMorgan Chase & Co Database Developer salaries - 11 salaries reported$108,314/yr
Kapsch Database Developer salaries - 10 salaries reported$88,198/yr
Laksan Technologies Database Developer salaries - 10 salaries reported$90,028/yr
CCS Global Tech Database Developer salaries - 10 salaries reported$43/hr
CANOPY ONE SOLUTIONS, INC. Database Developer salaries - 9 salaries reported$90,785/yr
SRS Consulting Database Developer salaries - 9 salaries reported$101,036/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Database Developer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Database Developer in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $110,850, Financial Services with a median total pay of $110,323, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $108,295, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $108,281, and Insurance with a median total pay of $106,852.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • ManufacturingManufacturing$110,850

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$110,323

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$108,295

    9% Higher than other industries

  • TelecommunicationsTelecommunications$108,281

    9% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$106,852

    8% Higher than other industries

Manufacturing

Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Database Developer are General Motors (GM) and onsemi.

General Motors (GM)General Motors (GM)$111,336/yr
onsemionsemi$110,364/yr

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ETL Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$84,000

/yr

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1-3 years
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Database Developer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$24

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Integration Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
ETL Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$67,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
ETL Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

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1-3 years
2 days ago
PHP Devepoler

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$3,717,660

/yr

$213K | $4M

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Oracle ADF Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Clinical Database Developer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$94,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
ETL Developer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$6,200

/mo

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago

Database Developer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Database Developer is $104,414 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2027 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Database Developer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Database Developer in United States is $130,879 per year.

The lowest salary for a Database Developer in United States is $83,967 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Database Developer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Database Developer.

Pay for database developers is similar to pay for computer network architects, information security analysts, and quality assurance testers. Database developers can advance into computer and information systems manager roles. Additionally, successful database administrators can form their own independent consulting firms to either supplement their primary income or to work full-time as a business owner.

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Database developers may earn bonuses, profit sharing, and commissions on the completion of projects totaling around $14,116.18 that would count towards a good compensation. An estimated 76% of database developers are happy with their salaries. Having an advanced degree or years of experience may increase earning potential.

The education level and number of years of experience that you have as a database developer may contribute to increases in salary. Recent graduates may earn $69,078.57 while those with experience and advanced degrees may earn $159,738.77. The average career path of a database developer shows an estimated salary of $90,297.87 for everyone in the profession.

In order to increase your potential salary and make more money, you may want to take the time to earn additional certifications or advanced degrees. Certifications that are in demand for database developers include IBM Certified Database Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator, Azure Data Fundamentals, and Fundamentals of SQL. Advanced degrees that may assist you in making more money as a database developer include a Master of Science in Database Design and Administration, a Master of Science in Data Analytics, and a Master of Science in Database Fundamentals and Development.

Whether you are looking to negotiate a higher salary at your current job or you are entering salary negotiations with a new employer, these tips may help you to get a higher salary as a database developer. Go into the negotiations with knowledge of the average salary for database developers with your level of education and experience in the area. This ensures that you know what a fair salary will be. Look through database developer job listings to find salary information that is relevant to you. Bring examples of databases that you have successfully developed, and show how these have benefited or will benefit the company in the future.

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