Database Administrators Salary in United States
Database Administrators pay snapshot in United States
Salary insights by level and location for this profession.
Median (USD)
$104,620
Annual gross compensation reference point
Median (USD)
$104,620
Converted using the latest available exchange rate
Global benchmark (USD)
$104,620
Published source: U.S. BLS OOH 2024 — Database Administrators
Salary Breakdown
Annual compensation converted into monthly, weekly, and hourly estimates for quick planning.
USD compensation
- Annual
- $104,620
- Monthly
- $8,718
- Weekly
- $2,012
- Hourly
- $50.30
USD compensation
- Annual
- $104,620
- Monthly
- $8,718
- Weekly
- $2,012
- Hourly
- $50.30
Experience tiers
Estimated salary ranges by career stage using local benchmarks (USD). Align your expectations with responsibilities and progression focus.
Entry level
Early-career professionals building foundational skills.
Typical experience: 0-2 years
Next focus: Focus on core responsibilities and mentorship.
Estimated annual pay (local)
$78,465
Estimated annual pay (USD)
$78,465
Mid level
Established practitioners leading day-to-day execution.
Typical experience: 3-6 years
Next focus: Own projects end-to-end and broaden domain depth.
Estimated annual pay (local)
$104,620
Estimated annual pay (USD)
$104,620
Senior level
Leads strategic workstreams and mentors colleagues.
Typical experience: 7+ years
Next focus: Shape strategy, guide teams, and influence stakeholders.
Estimated annual pay (local)
$130,775
Estimated annual pay (USD)
$130,775
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Figures blend public labor statistics with market calibration for United States. Median pay for database administrators professionals anchors the model, while quartiles and experience multipliers show typical ranges rather than exact offers.
- Benchmark year:Data reflects 2024 reporting where available and will be reviewed annually.
- Primary source:U.S. BLS OOH 2024 — Database Administrators
- Global context:U.S. BLS OOH 2024 — Database Administrators
- Country adjustment factor:1 (baseline 2024) from U.S. BLS OOH 2024 — Database Administrators
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