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      How much does Database Programmer make?

      Total pay range
      $79K - $135K/yr
      $103K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $63K - $105K/yrBase pay
      $16K - $30K/yrAdditional pay
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      Last updated Apr 10, 2025189 Salaries submitted
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      Frequently asked questions about Database Programmer salaries

      • The average salary for Database Programmer is $102,596 per year or $49 per hour, with top earners making up to $171,039 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $78,938 (25th percentile) to $134,771 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 189 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Database Programmer employees.
      • The highest salary for Database Programmer is $134,771 per year, $11,231 per month or $65 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Database Programmer is $78,938 per year, $6,578 per month or $38 per hour.

      Recent salaries shared by Database Programmer

      30 salaries

      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Location
      Date submitted
      Job Title | Years of Experience
      Location
      Date submitted
      Total Pay
      Base • Additional pay
      Database Programmer
      |
      4-6 years
      $252K/yr
      ($252K • $0)
      West Lafayette, IN

      submitted on Dec 16, 2024

      $252K/yr
      $252K • $0
      Database Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $64K/yr
      ($64K • $0)
      Champaign, IL

      submitted on May 29, 2024

      $64K/yr
      $64K • $0
      Database Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $80K/yr
      ($80K • $0)
      Memphis, TN

      submitted on May 12, 2024

      $80K/yr
      $80K • $0
      Database Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $70K/yr
      ($70K • $0)
      Overland Park, KS

      submitted on Oct 4, 2023

      $70K/yr
      $70K • $0
      Database Programmer
      |
      10-14 years
      $59K/yr
      ($59K • $0)
      Baton Rouge, LA

      submitted on Aug 31, 2023

      $59K/yr
      $59K • $0
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      Database Programmer
      |
      4-6 years
      $106K/yr
      ($106K • $0)
      Richardson, TX

      submitted on Aug 5, 2023

      $106K/yr
      $106K • $0
      Database Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $74K/yr
      ($74K • $0)
      Manchester, TN

      submitted on Aug 2, 2023

      $74K/yr
      $74K • $0
      Database Programmer
      |
      4-6 years
      $65K - $75K/yr
      Lolita, TX

      submitted on Jul 13, 2023

      $65K - $75K/yr
      Database Programmer
      |
      1-3 years
      $72K/yr
      ($71K • $1K)
      Kansas City, MO

      submitted on May 7, 2023

      $72K/yr
      $71K • $1K
      Database Programmer
      |
      7-9 years
      $57K - $67K/yr
      Holland, MI

      submitted on Mar 22, 2023

      $57K - $67K/yr
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      Top paying industries

      The top 2 paying industries for Database Programmer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $96,310 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $94,271.

      Human Resources & Staffing

      The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Database Programmer is Adroit Software & Consulting.
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