Database administrator salary in United States

The average salary for a Database Administrator is $110,879 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 31, 2026.

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Database Administrator salaries typically range between a low of $74,345 and a high of $165,366 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Database Administrator include Seattle, WA at $125,395 per year, Washington, DC at $119,746 per year, and Chicago, IL at $109,381 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Database Administrator include Calabrio ($250,000 per year) and Strategic Data Systems ($229,344 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Database Administrator salary compares to related positions:

• Senior Database Administrator: Average $125,884 per year
• Junior Database Administrator: Average $70,920 per year
• Principal Database Administrator: Average $172,694 per year