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Database Administrator salary
Database administrators store, organize, and secure an organization's data.
Median annual
$104,000
Median hourly
$50
Top 10% earn
$155,000+
Salary range
Bottom 10%$70,000
Median$104,000
Top 10%$155,000
Database Administrator salary by experience level
How pay typically progresses from a first job to a senior role, modelled from the reported national pay distribution.
| Experience | Years | Annual | Hourly | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | 0–2 years | $72,700 | $35 | -30% |
| Early career | 2–5 years | $90,300 | $43 | -13% |
| Mid career | 5–10 years | $112,800 | $54 | +8% |
| Senior / experienced | 10+ years | $145,100 | $70 | +40% |
- Entry level: Starting pay for newly qualified database administrators, before specialisation or overtime.
- Early career: Pay rises quickly once you can work independently and take on harder assignments.
- Mid career: Most workers sit around this level, often with a specialism or a first supervisory role.
- Senior / experienced: Lead, senior or management roles, plus the highest-paying employers and locations.
Career details
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer or information science.
Job outlook
9% growth through 2033 — faster than average.
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