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The average salary for remote Database Engineer jobs is $135,403 per year, ranging from $93,339 to $272,500 depending on experience. This is based on data from 49 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Database Engineer | 2 | $118,750 |
| Mid-level Database Engineer | 13 | $93,339 |
| Senior Database Engineer | 30 | $140,919 |
| Lead Database Engineer | 5 | $164,905 |
| Staff Database Engineer | 3 | $207,933 |
| Principal Database Engineer | 1 | $272,500 |
The top skills employers look for in Database Engineer jobs are AWS, PostgreSQL, SQL, Web security and Go. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand Database Engineer skills. This is based on data from 35 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Database Engineer jobs is Senior (56% of openings), and 7% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Database Engineer jobs are Full-time (79%) and Contract (12%).
24% of Database Engineer jobs require a degree, while 76% do not.
Companies hire remote Database Engineer engineers in 20 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.