Database Engineer Salaries
Database Engineer salaries in Australia
Base pay
$108K - $142K/yr
$128K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$5K/yrAverage
$1 - $10K/yrRange
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Recent salaries shared by Database Engineer
14 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Database Engineer
15+ Years
$229K/yr
$172K • $57K
Sydney
submitted on 24 July 2025
$229K/yr
$172K • $57K
Database Engineer
15+ Years
$134K - $155K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 11 Apr 2025
$134K - $155K/yr
Database Engineer
7-9 Years
$139K - $162K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 10 Mar 2025
$139K - $162K/yr
Database Engineer
15+ Years
$130K - $150K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 17 Dec 2023
$130K - $150K/yr
Database Engineer
15+ Years
$168K/yr
$168K • $0
Canberra
submitted on 31 Oct 2023
$168K/yr
$168K • $0
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Database Engineer
1-3 Years
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 19 May 2023
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Database Engineer
1-3 Years
$57K - $66K/yr
Brisbane
submitted on 2 Apr 2023
$57K - $66K/yr
Database Engineer
15+ Years
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Lonsdale
submitted on 1 June 2022
$105K/yr
$105K • $0
Database Engineer
4-6 Years
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 1 June 2022
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
Database Engineer
1-3 Years
$134K - $156K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 3 Nov 2021
$134K - $156K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Database Engineer salaries
How much does a Database Engineer in Australia make?
The average salary for a Database Engineer is $133,001 per year or $64 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $166,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $107,993 (25th percentile) and $152,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Database Engineer employees in Australia as of July 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Database Engineer in Australia?
The highest salary for a Database Engineer in Australia is $152,000 per year, $12,667 per month or $73 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Database Engineer in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Database Engineer in Australia is $107,993 per year, $8,999 per month or $52 per hour.