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How much does a Database Engineer, Lead/Expert make in Connecticut? The average Database Engineer, Lead/Expert salary in Connecticut is $181,000 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $163,000 and $197,900. 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 $146,612 CT March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $163,000 CT March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $181,000 CT March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $197,900 CT March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Database Engineer, Lead/Expert Salary $213,287 CT March 26, 2024
25% $163,000 10% $146,612 90% $213,287 75% $197,900 $181,000 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location New London, CT Avg. Salary $179,565 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $179,901 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $181,754 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $177,880 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $180,070 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $180,744 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $181,754 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $177,880 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $181,081 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $177,712 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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