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How much does a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert make in Colorado? The average Database Engineer, Lead/Expert salary in Colorado is $169,800 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $152,900 and $185,700. 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.

Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $137,513 CO February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $152,900 CO February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $169,800 CO February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $185,700 CO February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $200,176 CO February 26, 2024
25% $152,900 10% $137,513 90% $200,176 75% $185,700 $169,800 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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    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $171,073 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $167,325 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $156,000 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $161,396 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $156,000 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $171,627 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $171,484 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $172,400 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $157,549 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $169,090 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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