Frequently asked questions about Database Administrator salaries
The average salary for a Database Administrator is $73,500 per year or $35 per hour, with top earners making up to $123,300 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $57,000 (25th percentile) to $98,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 51 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Database Administrator employees.
The highest salary for a Database Administrator is $98,000 per year, $8,167 per month or $47 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Database Administrator is $57,000 per year, $4,750 per month or $27 per hour.
Pay for database administrators is on a similar level to information scientists, business analysts, or web content managers. The pay ceiling might be slightly lower for database administrator roles. Database administrators can increase their pay however by advancing into computer systems manager roles and information systems manager roles. Additionally, those with the most experience can form their own independent consulting firms to supplement their primary income or working full-time as a business owner.