How much does a Database Administrator make?

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.

What is the highest salary for a Database Administrator?

The highest salary for a Database Administrator is $98,000 per year, $8,167 per month or $47 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Database Administrator?

The lowest salary for a Database Administrator is $57,000 per year, $4,750 per month or $27 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Database Administrators?

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.

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Associate Database Programmer salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

$55K - $85K/yr

$69K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$5K/yrAverage

$2K - $13K/yrRange

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Popular companies for Associate Database Programmers in New Zealand

Saint Kentigern4.6★

$67K - $70K/yr Total pay

$69K Median

Database Administrator

Spark New Zealand3.3★

$81K - $89K/yr Total pay

$85K Median

Database Administrator

McDonald's3.6★

$18 - $20/hr Total pay

$19 Median

Database Administrator

Bank of New Zealand3.9★

$155K - $170K/yr Total pay

$163K Median

Database Administrator

University of Otago4.1★

$82K - $89K/yr Total pay

$86K Median

Database Administrator

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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.
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Associate Database Programmer salaries in New Zealand

Base pay

$55K - $85K/yr

$69K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

$5K/yrAverage

$2K - $13K/yrRange

About our data

Last updated 11 Apr 202251 Salaries submitted

How accurate is an average base pay range of $55K-$85K/yr?

Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

Popular companies for Associate Database Programmers in New Zealand

Saint Kentigern4.6★

$67K - $70K/yr Total pay

$69K Median

Database Administrator

Spark New Zealand3.3★

$81K - $89K/yr Total pay

$85K Median

Database Administrator

McDonald's3.6★

$18 - $20/hr Total pay

$19 Median

Database Administrator

Bank of New Zealand3.9★

$155K - $170K/yr Total pay

$163K Median

Database Administrator

University of Otago4.1★

$82K - $89K/yr Total pay

$86K Median

Database Administrator

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About our data

Last updated 11 Apr 202251 Salaries submitted

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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.
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46 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Total Pay

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Database Administrator

10-14 Years

$78K - $90K/yr

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on 6 Feb 2023

$78K - $90K/yr

Database Administrator

4-6 Years

$83K - $97K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on 1 Feb 2023

$83K - $97K/yr

Database Administrator

4-6 Years

$60K - $70K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on 5 Dec 2022

$60K - $70K/yr

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Database Administrator

1-3 Years

$71K - $82K/yr

Lincoln

submitted on 23 Nov 2022

$71K - $82K/yr

Database Administrator

1-3 Years

$71K - $82K/yr

Lincoln

submitted on 23 Nov 2022

$71K - $82K/yr

Database Administrator

15+ Years

$53K - $62K/yr

Nelson, Tasman

submitted on 14 Nov 2022

$53K - $62K/yr

Database Administrator

1-3 Years

$48K - $56K/yr

Wanaka

submitted on 19 Oct 2022

$48K - $56K/yr

Database Administrator

15+ Years

$51K - $59K/yr

Christchurch, Canterbury

submitted on 27 Sept 2022

$51K - $59K/yr

Database Administrator

7-9 Years

$65K - $75K/yr

Auckland, Auckland

submitted on 31 Jul 2022

$65K - $75K/yr

Database Administrator

15+ Years

$96K - $111K/yr

Wellington, Wellington

submitted on 25 May 2022

$96K - $111K/yr

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