Database Administrator Salary for Remote Roles

Pay ranges below come from 14 current database administrator listings that disclose salary in remote roles, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 14 disclosed ranges

$122,500/yr

$67,500$86,000 – $135,000 typical$155,000

Highest-paying employers in remote roles

A.C. Coyup to $180,000
ICFup to $167,644
Jobgetherup to $160,000
Atlas Techup to $160,000
Signature Performanceup to $150,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Database Administrator roles in remote roles that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Remote Mainframe SUPRA DBA – DoD Public Trust Eligible

A.C. Coy · United States

$130,000 - $180,000

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Senior DBz​/OS DBA - Remote & Analytics

Jobgether · United States

$120,000 - $160,000

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Remote Oracle​/PeopleSoft DBA — Cloud, HA & Security

Atlas Tech · United States

$110,000 - $160,000

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Remote Database Administrator III — Enterprise SQL Specialist

Signature Performance · United States

$120,000 - $150,000

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Database Administrator; Top Secret Clearance

ICF · United States

$98,614 - $167,644

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Remote Oracle​/PeopleSoft DBA: Cloud, HA & Automation

Atlas Tech · United States

$110,000 - $150,000

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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.

Location policy

Remote roles may band pay to a national or location-based scale — worth confirming before you accept.

Frequently asked

How much does a Database Administrator make in remote roles?

Based on 14 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $122,500 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?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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