What is the entry-level Database Administrator salary?

Entry-level Database Administrators typically start around $55,000 per year, rising toward $101,510 with experience.

What is the highest Database Administrator salary?

Experienced Database Administrators can earn around $145,000 per year or more, depending on location, employer, and specialization.

What education does a Database Administrator need?

Most Database Administrator roles require a Bachelor's degree. Job demand is projected to grow 9% — faster than average.

Technology · US Salary

Database Administrator Salary

Median $101,510/yr · about $48.80/hr

Entry-level

$55,000

Median (typical)

$101,510

Experienced

$145,000

Job growth

+9%

faster than average

Education

Bachelor's

Field

Technology

How much does a Database Administrator make?

The typical Database Administrator in the United States earns a median salary of $101,510 per year — roughly $48.80 per hour. Pay ranges from about $55,000 for entry-level roles to $145,000 for experienced professionals.

Demand for Database Administrators is projected to change by 9% over the next decade (faster than average). Most positions require a Bachelor's degree. Actual pay varies with location, industry, and employer — use our take-home pay calculator to estimate your after-tax income by state.

Database Administrator Salary — FAQ

How much does a Database Administrator make?: The median Database Administrator salary in the US is $101,510 per year, which is about $48.80 per hour (at 2,080 hours/year).
What is the entry-level Database Administrator salary?: Entry-level Database Administrators typically start around $55,000 per year, rising toward $101,510 with experience.
What is the highest Database Administrator salary?: Experienced Database Administrators can earn around $145,000 per year or more, depending on location, employer, and specialization.
What education does a Database Administrator need?: Most Database Administrator roles require a Bachelor's degree. Job demand is projected to grow 9% — faster than average.

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