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How much does a Database Administrator make in the United States?
Average base salary
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$88,241
per year
The average salary for a database administrator is $88,241 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Referral program
- Visa sponsorship
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Food provided
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for database administrators
Most recommended skill
Auto Restoration
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 37.14% since 2018. Database Administrators with this skill earn +44.82% more than the average base salary, which is $88,241 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67 | increase by 67 |
| 2013 | 26 | decrease by 61.19% |
| 2014 | 95 | increase by 265.38% |
| 2015 | 86 | decrease by 9.47% |
| 2016 | 84 | decrease by 2.33% |
| 2017 | 66 | decrease by 21.43% |
| 2018 | 105 | increase by 59.09% |
| 2019 | 66 | decrease by 37.14% |
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Most common benefits for Database Administrators
- Referral program
- Visa sponsorship
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Gym membership
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
64% of Database administrators in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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