Database Administrator Salary in New York

Pay ranges below come from 16 current database administrator listings that disclose salary in New York, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 16 disclosed ranges

$140,000/yr

$80,000$135,200 – $166,400 typical$237,500

Highest-paying employers in New York

Cox Automotiveup to $297,000
TRIGYN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.up to $195,520
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)up to $192,850
TEKsystemsup to $187,200
Veriiproup to $170,000

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Database Administrator roles in New York that list pay

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Principal Database Administrator

Cox Automotive · Great Neck Plaza, New York

$178,000 - $297,000

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DB2 Database Administrator (Payroll Management System)

TRIGYN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · New York, New York

$90 - $94

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Discovery Database Administrator (DBA) (Top Secret Clearance Required)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) · New York, NY

$142,100 - $192,850

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GIS Network Planning Engineer - Broadband & Fiber Market Expansion

TEKsystems · New York, New York

$70 - $90

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Sr Database Administrator

Cox Automotive · Manhasset, New York

$122,000 - $203,000

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DB2 Database Administrator (DBA)

Apex Systems · New York, New York

$70 - $80

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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 New York offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Database Administrator make in New York?

Based on 16 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $140,000 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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