Startup Database Engineer Salary

Startups pay Database Engineers a median salary of $157,544 per year. Based on 169 Database Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $102,052 and $213,893, with an average of $156,094.

95th Percentile
$213,893
Average
$156,094
Range
$102,052 - $213,893
Sample Size
169
Last updated November 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Database Engineer Compensation Trends

Track how Database Engineer compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Database Engineer positions in the startup ecosystem.

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Database Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $208,758

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