Database Administrator Salary in Charlotte

Pay ranges below come from 87 current database administrator listings that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay · nationwide

from 87 disclosed ranges

$109,200/yr

Not enough Charlotte disclosures yet — this reflects Database Administrator pay across all US locations in our feed.

$39,520$95,000 – $135,000 typical$191,441

Highest-paying employers in our feed

Dormont Manufacturing Coup to $191,441
Sikich LLCup to $170,000
University Information Technology - Indiana Wesleyan Universityup to $157,500
Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Companyup to $150,800
SupportFinity™up to $150,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Database Administrator roles nationwide that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Database Administrator - TS​/SCI Polygraph

Dormont Manufacturing Co · Bethesda, Maryland

$164,382 - $218,500

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Senior SQL Server DBA — Remote & Azure Focus

Sikich LLC · Alexandria, Virginia

$160,000 - $180,000

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Senior SQL DBA & Vector Data Platforms Architect

University Information Technology - Indiana Wesleyan University · Indianapolis, Indiana

$150,000 - $165,000

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Senior SQL Server Database Administrator Consultant – AI & Vector Data Platforms

University Information Technology - Indiana Wesleyan University · United States

$150,000 - $165,000

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Senior Oracle DBA

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company · Jersey City, New Jersey

$70 - $75

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Senior MS SQL DBA Critical Upgrade; On-site

SupportFinity™ · Greenwich, Connecticut

$120,000 - $180,000

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What moves Database Administrator pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior database administrator roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same database administrator title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Charlotte offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Database Administrator make in Charlotte?

Based on 87 disclosed ranges in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough Charlotte-specific data), the median is around $109,200 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Database Administrator?

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