Database Administrator Salary
Based on 44 current database administrator listings that disclose pay (nationwide, refreshed daily). We show only what employers actually post.
National median
$115,000/yr
Typical range
$90,000 – $142,500
from 44 disclosed ranges
Database Administrator pay by experience level
Entry level
Not enough disclosed pay yet
Mid-level
$114,400/yr
$82,500 – $138,320
24 disclosed
Senior / Lead
$135,000/yr
$105,000 – $151,840
20 disclosed
Grouped by seniority keywords in the job title (e.g. “senior”, “intern”). Only levels with enough disclosed pay show a figure.
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