As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Engineer I in India is $10,202, with an hourly rate of $5, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $8,355 to $12,636, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $8,355
50TH(Median)   $10,202
75TH   $12,636
Database Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary $8,355 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary $10,202 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Engineer I Salary $12,636 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Engineer I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Engineer I is about $10,202 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $5, a monthly salary of about $850, and a weekly pay of around $196. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Engineer I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Database Engineer I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $421 - $461, while Intermediate make $429 - $470, Senior earn $445 - $487, Specialist earn $447 - $490, Expert can reach $451 - $493 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Engineer I $447
Intermediate Level Database Engineer I $455
Senior Level Database Engineer I $472
Specialist Level Database Engineer I $475
Expert Level Database Engineer I $478
$447 0 yr
$455 < 2 yrs
$472 2-4 yrs
$475 5-8 yrs
$478 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 96%
Senior Level 95%
Specialist Level 95%
Expert Level 95%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Database Engineer I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Database Engineer I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is $11,057 per year, while Kanpur offers $9,529, and Jaipur pays around $9,264 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Database Planning and Performance Engineer I or Database Engineer I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Database Planning and Performance Engineer I makes less than a Database Engineer I. A Database Planning and Performance Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $7,514. And a Database Engineer I earns an average annual salary of $10,202.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Database Planning and Performance Engineer I
$3,475
$13,352
Database Administrator I
$4,824
$10,449
Database Engineer IV
$22,282
$40,864
Database Engineer III
$13,196
$27,596

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