What are the main factors that influence a Database Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Database Developer's salary?

A Database Developer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,364, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,886, a Database Developer (4-7 years)earns $128,832, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $147,928, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $172,496,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Developer?

Database Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Developer roles are District of Columbia $141,112, California $140,577, Massachusetts $138,704. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Developer roles make?

Salaries for Database Developer level roles vary by specialization: Senior Database Developer: $170,762; SQL Database Developer: $170,762; Lead Database Developer: $117,006; SQL Server Database Developer: $116,947; Database Developer II: $104,211.

Database Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Database Developer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Database Developer in Delaware is $129,362 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Database Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,755
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,639 to $141,083
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,786

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Database Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,083	$11,757	$2,713	$68
Average	$129,362	$10,780	$2,488	$62
25th Percentile	$119,639	$9,970	$2,301	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Database Developer Salaries

A Database Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Database Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,364
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,886
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,832
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,928
Expert (over 8 years): $172,496

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Database Developer	$78,364
Database ... Level Database Developer	$105,886
Database ... Level Database Developer	$128,832
Database ... Level Database Developer	$147,928
Database ... Level Database Developer	$172,496

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How Do Database Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Database Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $141,112.
California: $140,577.
Massachusetts: $138,704.

District of Columbia $141,112 California $140,577 Massachusetts $138,704 Washington $138,194 New Jersey $138,143 Alaska $137,964 Connecticut $136,206 New York $135,492

Hawaii $133,211 Rhode Island $132,140 Maryland $131,413 Minnesota $130,419 Colorado $130,037 Illinois $129,910 Oregon $129,425 Delaware $129,068

New Hampshire $128,844 Virginia $128,342 Pennsylvania $126,876 Nevada $126,137 North Dakota $125,895 Michigan $125,513 Wisconsin $125,372 Vermont $125,092

Texas $124,315 Maine $124,264 Arizona $124,187 Ohio $124,098 Georgia $122,925 Indiana $122,339 Wyoming $122,224 Utah $122,046

Iowa $121,969 Kansas $121,358 Louisiana $121,179 North Carolina $121,116 Missouri $121,090 Florida $120,593 Montana $120,325 Nebraska $120,070

Kentucky $119,930 South Carolina $119,420 Tennessee $119,102 Idaho $118,974 New Mexico $118,044 Oklahoma $117,840 Alabama $117,088 South Dakota $115,826

Arkansas $115,138 West Virginia $114,769 Mississippi $113,660

Top Paying Cities for Database Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $133,580
Little Creek: $132,344
Magnolia: $132,892

Lincoln, DE $133,580 Little Creek, DE $132,344 Magnolia, DE $132,892 Milford, DE $133,580 Marydel, DE $131,847 Millsboro, DE $133,580 Millville, DE $134,472 Milton, DE $133,580

Nassau, DE $133,580 Ocean View, DE $134,472 Rehoboth Beach, DE $134,472 Seaford, DE $132,178 Selbyville, DE $134,472 Smyrna, DE $131,694 Viola, DE $132,892 Woodside, DE $132,510

Bear, DE $130,725 Newark, DE $130,776 Claymont, DE $130,878 Delaware City, DE $130,776 Hockessin, DE $130,878 Kirkwood, DE $130,776 Middletown, DE $131,426 Montchanin, DE $130,878

New Castle, DE $130,878 Odessa, DE $131,605 Port Penn, DE $130,419 Rockland, DE $130,878 Saint Georges, DE $130,776 Townsend, DE $131,413 Winterthur, DE $130,878 Lewes, DE $133,580

Wilmington, DE $130,878 Dover, DE $132,280 Dover Afb, DE $132,586 Bethany Beach, DE $134,472 Bethel, DE $132,178 Bridgeville, DE $133,580 Camden Wyoming, DE $132,420 Cheswold, DE $131,974

Clayton, DE $131,643 Dagsboro, DE $134,472 Delmar, DE $132,178 Ellendale, DE $133,580 Felton, DE $133,580 Fenwick Island, DE $134,472 Frankford, DE $134,472 Frederica, DE $133,580

Georgetown, DE $133,580 Greenwood, DE $133,580 Harbeson, DE $133,580 Harrington, DE $133,580 Hartly, DE $131,579 Houston, DE $133,580 Kenton, DE $131,643 Laurel, DE $132,178

Yorklyn, DE $130,878

Database Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$119,639

Average $129,362/year

$141,083

$9,970

Average $10,780/month

$11,757

$2,301

Average $2,488/week

$2,713

$58

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,083	$11,757	$2,713	$68
Average	$129,362	$10,780	$2,488	$62
25th Percentile	$119,639	$9,970	$2,301	$58

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