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Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary in California

How much does a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert make in California? The average Database Engineer, Lead/Expert salary in California is $185,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $167,400 and $203,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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10th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $150,648 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $167,400 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $185,800 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $203,300 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $219,233 CA March 26, 2024
25% $167,400 10% $150,648 90% $219,233 75% $203,300 $185,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Database Engineer, Lead/Expert designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents complex databases at the highest levels of complexity. Develops or modifies procedures to solve complex database design problems, including performance, scalability, security and integration issues. Being a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically requires a bachelor's degree. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of database engineering. In addition, Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Working as a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $177,543 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $180,070 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $186,471 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $177,206 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $172,658 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $183,776 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $178,048 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $167,773 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $205,505 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $205,000 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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