Senior Database Engineer Salaries
Senior Database Engineer salaries in Australia
Base pay
$130K - $158K/yr
$140K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$14K/yrAverage
$7K - $199K/yrRange
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Recent salaries shared by Senior Database Engineer
11 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Database Engineer
15+ Years
$243K/yr
$189K • $54K
Sydney
submitted on 9 Sept 2025
$243K/yr
$189K • $54K
Senior Database Engineer
10-14 Years
$158K/yr
$158K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 28 July 2024
$158K/yr
$158K • $0
Senior Database Engineer
10-14 Years
$125K - $145K/yr
North Sydney
submitted on 25 Mar 2024
$125K - $145K/yr
Senior Database Engineer
7-9 Years
$395K/yr
$138K • $257K
Sydney
submitted on 6 Apr 2023
$395K/yr
$138K • $257K
Senior Database Engineer
15+ Years
$117K/yr
$117K • $0
Brisbane
submitted on 18 Jan 2023
$117K/yr
$117K • $0
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Senior Database Engineer
10-14 Years
$199K - $231K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 1 June 2022
$199K - $231K/yr
Senior Database Engineer
10-14 Years
$136K - $157K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 24 Jan 2022
$136K - $157K/yr
Senior Database Engineer
15+ Years
$120K - $140K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 14 Jan 2021
$120K - $140K/yr
Senior Database Engineer
10-14 Years
$120K - $140K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 10 Jan 2021
$120K - $140K/yr
Senior Database Engineer
10-14 Years
$99K - $115K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 26 Sept 2020
$99K - $115K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Database Engineer salaries
How much does a Senior Database Engineer in Australia make?
The average salary for a Senior Database Engineer is $154,000 per year or $74 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $444,880 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $137,000 (25th percentile) and $356,900 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 11 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Database Engineer employees in Australia as of July 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Database Engineer in Australia?
The highest salary for a Senior Database Engineer in Australia is $356,900 per year, $29,742 per month or $172 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Database Engineer in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Senior Database Engineer in Australia is $137,000 per year, $11,417 per month or $66 per hour.