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The average salary for a Database Developer is $80,403 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 83 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Database Developer employees in Canada.
The highest salary for a Database Developer in Canada is $100,124 per year.
The lowest salary for a Database Developer in Canada is $65,354 per year.
Salaries for database developers are higher than average. For those looking to make more money as a database developer, there is more opportunity for this if you attend graduate school or get your doctorate. Database developers working in the banking industry have the highest salaries. British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan pay the highest out of all the provinces and territories. Salaries for database developers will continue to rise over the next few years as there is a high demand for workers in the industry.
Increasing your salary as a database developer is easy if you dedicate the time and money to earning additional certifications or advanced degrees. In-demand certifications include IBM Certified Database Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrator, Azure Data Fundamentals, and Fundamentals of SQL. You could also try to pursue a Master of Science in Database Design and Administration, a Master of Science in Data Analytics, or a Master of Science in Database Fundamentals and Development. The specific certifications and courses you should take will depend on whether you want to establish yourself further in your current position at your current company, or whether you’d rather work elsewhere and tailor your skillset accordingly.
Before negotiating a higher salary, take a look at database developer job listings in your area to get a sense of how your current pay compares to industry and regional standards. Then, try to gather examples of databases you’ve successfully developed and implemented. Present these in terms of how they helped your company, or how they will help them in the future. If you can connect the work you do to a higher purpose, such as achieving your company’s goals, you shouldn’t have an issue legitimizing your request for a raise.
About 72.82% of Database Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $3,083 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Database Developer in Canada as a good salary.
Database Developer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $54,579 and $124,028 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $80,403 following the average career path of a Database Developer.