Database Administrator Salary in Chicago

Pay ranges below come from 6 current database administrator listings that disclose salary in Chicago, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 6 disclosed ranges

$135,000/yr

$90,000small sample of 6$164,000

Highest-paying employers in Chicago

EVERSANAup to $164,000
Waltz Healthup to $164,000
Signature Performance, Inc.up to $135,000
Request Technology, LLCup to $117,500
The Chicago Housing Authorityup to $108,500

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Database Administrator roles in Chicago that list pay

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Sr. Database Administrator

EVERSANA · Chicago, Illinois

$149,000 - $179,000

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Sr. Database Administrator

Waltz Health · Chicago, Illinois

$149,000 - $179,000

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Database Administrator III

Signature Performance, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

$120,000 - $150,000

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SQL PostgreSQL DBA

Request Technology, LLC · Chicago, Illinois

$100,000 - $135,000

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Database Administrator/Data Architect

The Chicago Housing Authority · Chicago, Illinois

$105,000 - $112,000

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Database Administrator; DBA - Chicago

Yeah! Global · Chicago, Illinois

$80,000 - $100,000

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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 Chicago offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Database Administrator make in Chicago?

Based on 6 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $135,000 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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