Database Architects salaries in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Median $130,000 across 23 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$130,000
Middle 50%
$117,200–$140,200
Filings
23
- Median is 7% below the national median for Database Architects ($140,000).
- Most filings are wage Level IV (35%).
- COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP has the most filings (6), with a median of $130,100.
Based on 23 filings. Small samples can differ from actual pay ranges.
Top companies
| Company | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 6 | $130,100 |
| MidAmerican Energy Company | 3 | $140,000 |
| Athene Annuity and Life Company | 2 | $145,200 |
| Fleming Technical Resources LLC | 2 | $142,900 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 1 | $119,000 |
| Employers Mutual Casualty Company | 1 | $102,800 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines | 1 | $109,800 |
| GLOBAL ATLANTIC FINANCIAL COMPANY | 1 | $130,000 |
| MONGODB, INC. | 1 | $140,200 |
| Pantar Solutions Inc | 1 | $130,000 |
| Ruan Transport Corporation | 1 | $126,500 |
| Stitch Fix, Inc. | 1 | $118,400 |
| TMG Insurance Services LLC | 1 | $87,300 |
| Vivid Soft Global, Inc. | 1 | $116,000 |
Level I 4%
Level II 30%
Level III 4%
Level IV 35%
Not stated 26%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $130,000 |
| Federal income tax | $19,900 |
| Social Security | $8,100 |
| Medicare | $1,900 |
| State income tax | $4,300 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $94,400 |
| Take-home per month | $7,900 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
This is an estimate. Actual taxes depend on your situation. Consult a tax professional before filing.
LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
We did not independently verify the source files. Deduplication and filtering can cause differences from the original data.