Database Administrator Salary in Indianapolis

Pay ranges below come from 5 current database administrator listings that disclose salary in Indianapolis, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$157,500/yr

$140,000small sample of 5$175,000

Highest-paying employers in Indianapolis

HireHiup to $210,000
Alltech Internationalup to $190,000
University Information Technology - Indiana Wesleyan Universityup to $165,000
Techuntingup to $160,000

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Database Administrator roles in Indianapolis that list pay

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Database administrator in fintech

HireHi · Indianapolis, Indiana

$140,000 - $210,000

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Sr Greenplum DBA

Alltech International · Indianapolis, Indiana

$130,000 - $190,000

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Senior SQL Server DBA - AI & Vector Data Platforms

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 · Indianapolis, Indiana

$150,000 - $165,000

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Senior DBA: AI-Driven, Availability & Performance

Techunting · Indianapolis, Indiana

$120,000 - $160,000

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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 Indianapolis offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Database Administrator make in Indianapolis?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $157,500 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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