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Database developer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Database Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$105,361
Average $105,361
Low $71,128
High $156,069

The average salary for a database developer is $105,361 per year in the United States. 209 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Database Developer job openings in United States

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Ne04J - Graph DB Engineering d...
Phoenix, AZ
$72 - $75 an hour
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Database Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Chipton Ross
 
$203,965per year
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Fidelity TalentSource
 
$198,929per year
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THE PLANET GROUP
 
$195,520per year
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Dantech Corporation
 
$191,152per year
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PayActiv
 
$185,000per year
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Saisystems International
 
$176,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Database Developers near United States

  1. Jersey City, NJ
    $144,905 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $121,570 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $106,241 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $103,092 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $100,737 per year

Where can a Database Developer earn more?

Compare salaries for Database Developers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Database Developer get paid in United States?

Senior Database Developer

Job openings
Average $122,295 per year

Junior Database Developer

Job openings
Average $77,737 per year