Salary of Database Administrator in United States 2026

How much does a Database Administrator earn?

$97,500 / Annual
Based on 9313 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $76,956 Average salary: $97,500 Maximum: $10,972

Minimum
$76,956 Average salary
$97,500 Maximum
$10,972

$8,125 / Monthly
Based on 9313 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,413 Average salary: $8,125 Maximum: $914

Minimum
$6,413 Average salary
$8,125 Maximum
$914

$271 / Daily
Based on 9313 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $214 Average salary: $271 Maximum: $30

Minimum
$214 Average salary
$271 Maximum
$30

$51 / Hourly
Based on 9313 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $40 Average salary: $51 Maximum: $6

Minimum
$40 Average salary
$51 Maximum
$6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Database Administrator in United States

Database Administrator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

, United States ARC-One Solutions Remote Full-time

Overview The Database Administrator oversees the design, implementation, operation, security, and integrity of...
Database Administrator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 4 weeks ago

, United States Peraton Remote Full-time $112,000 - $179,000 Contract

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals...
Database Administrator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 4 weeks ago

Solomons, Maryland, United States VTG Full-time

Overview VTG is seeking a NALCOMIS Database Administrator in Patuxent River, MD to be responsible for the daily upkeep...

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FAQ - Database Administrator

The average salary for Database Administrator is USD97,500 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 9313 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Database Administrator in United States.

The lowest salary of Database Administrator per year in United States is USD76,956

The highest salary for Database Administrator per year in United States is USD10,972

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 9,313 job postings with salary.