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

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

How does experience change A Principal Database Engineer's salary?

A Principal Database Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $133,271, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $153,025, a Principal Database Engineer (7-10 years)earns $178,439, a Database Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $200,057, a Database Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $116,363,

What are the highest paying states for a Principal Database Engineer?

Principal Database Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Principal Database Engineer roles are District of Columbia $189,067, California $188,350, Massachusetts $185,840. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Principal Database Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Principal Database Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Database Engineer V: $168,381; Principal Engineer: $162,947; Principal AI Engineer: $158,352; Database Engineer, Specialist: $144,400; Database Engineer IV: $144,399.

Principal Database Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Principal Database Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Principal Database Engineer in Hawaii is $178,446 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $211,018
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $164,997 to $195,495
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $152,752

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Principal Database Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,495	$16,291	$3,760	$94
Average	$178,446	$14,870	$3,432	$86
25th Percentile	$164,997	$13,750	$3,173	$79

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Key Factors That Influence Principal Database Engineer Salaries

A Principal Database Engineer'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 Principal Database Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Principal Database Engineer'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): $133,271
Early Career (1-2 years): $153,025
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $178,439
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $200,057
Expert (over 8 years): $116,363

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Principal Database Engineer	$133,271
Database ... Level Principal Database Engineer	$153,025
Principal... Level Principal Database Engineer	$178,439
Database ... Level Principal Database Engineer	$200,057
Database ... Level Principal Database Engineer	$116,363

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How Do Principal Database Engineer 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 Principal Database Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $189,067.
California: $188,350.
Massachusetts: $185,840.

District of Columbia $189,067 California $188,350 Massachusetts $185,840 Washington $185,157 New Jersey $185,089 Alaska $184,850 Connecticut $182,493 New York $181,537

Hawaii $178,480 Rhode Island $177,046 Maryland $176,072 Minnesota $174,740 Colorado $174,228 Illinois $174,057 Oregon $173,408 Delaware $172,930

New Hampshire $172,630 Virginia $171,957 Pennsylvania $169,993 Nevada $169,003 North Dakota $168,678 Michigan $168,166 Wisconsin $167,978 Vermont $167,603

Texas $166,561 Maine $166,493 Arizona $166,390 Ohio $166,271 Georgia $164,700 Indiana $163,914 Wyoming $163,760 Utah $163,521

Iowa $163,419 Kansas $162,599 Louisiana $162,360 North Carolina $162,275 Missouri $162,241 Florida $161,575 Montana $161,216 Nebraska $160,875

Kentucky $160,687 South Carolina $160,004 Tennessee $159,577 Idaho $159,406 New Mexico $158,159 Oklahoma $157,886 Alabama $156,879 South Dakota $155,188

Arkansas $154,266 West Virginia $153,771 Mississippi $152,285

Top Paying Cities for Principal Database Engineers

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:

Aiea: $177,575
Anahola: $176,380
Captain Cook: $176,380

Aiea, HI $177,575 Anahola, HI $176,380 Captain Cook, HI $176,380 Eleele, HI $176,380 Ewa Beach, HI $177,575 Kapolei, HI $177,182 Haiku, HI $176,380 Hakalau, HI $176,380

Haleiwa, HI $176,380 Hana, HI $176,380 Hanalei, HI $176,380 Hanamaulu, HI $176,380 Hanapepe, HI $176,380 Hauula, HI $176,772 Hawaii National Park, HI $176,380 Hawi, HI $176,380

Hilo, HI $176,380 Princeville, HI $176,380 Holualoa, HI $176,380 Honaunau, HI $176,380 Honokaa, HI $176,380 Honomu, HI $176,380 Hoolehua, HI $176,380 Kaaawa, HI $177,097

Kahuku, HI $176,380 Kahului, HI $176,380 Kailua, HI $177,575 Ocean View, HI $176,380 Waikoloa, HI $176,380 Keauhou, HI $176,380 Kailua Kona, HI $176,380 Kalaheo, HI $176,380

Kalaupapa, HI $176,380 Kamuela, HI $176,380 Kaneohe, HI $177,575 Kapaa, HI $176,380 Kaumakani, HI $176,380 Kaunakakai, HI $176,380 Keaau, HI $176,380 Kealakekua, HI $176,380

Kealia, HI $176,380 Kekaha, HI $176,380 Kihei, HI $176,380 Kilauea, HI $176,380 Kapaau, HI $176,380 Koloa, HI $176,380 Kualapuu, HI $176,380 Kunia, HI $177,012

Kurtistown, HI $176,380 Lahaina, HI $176,380 Laie, HI $176,533 Lanai City, HI $176,380 Laupahoehoe, HI $176,380 Lawai, HI $176,380 Lihue, HI $176,380 Makawao, HI $176,380

Makaweli, HI $176,380 Maunaloa, HI $176,380 Mountain View, HI $176,380 Naalehu, HI $176,380 Ninole, HI $176,380 Ookala, HI $176,380 Paauilo, HI $176,380 Pahala, HI $176,380

Pahoa, HI $176,380 Paia, HI $176,380 Papaaloa, HI $176,380 Papaikou, HI $176,380 Pearl City, HI $177,575 Pepeekeo, HI $176,380 Puunene, HI $176,380 Volcano, HI $176,380

Wahiawa, HI $177,012 Pukalani, HI $176,380 Mililani, HI $177,251 Kula, HI $176,380 Waialua, HI $176,380 Waianae, HI $176,533 Wailuku, HI $176,380 Waimanalo, HI $177,575

Waimea, HI $176,380 Waipahu, HI $177,490 Honolulu, HI $177,575 J B P H H, HI $177,575 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $177,097 Schofield Barracks, HI $176,943 Fort Shafter, HI $177,575 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $177,575

Camp H M Smith, HI $177,575 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $177,490 Wake Island, HI $177,575

Principal Database Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Principal Database Engineer'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

$164,997

Average $178,446/year

$195,495

$13,750

Average $14,870/month

$16,291

$3,173

Average $3,432/week

$3,760

$79

Average $86/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,495	$16,291	$3,760	$94
Average	$178,446	$14,870	$3,432	$86
25th Percentile	$164,997	$13,750	$3,173	$79

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