Database administrator salary in San Francisco, CA

The average salary for a Database Administrator is $134,254 per year in San Francisco, CA. This figure is based on 26 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 28, 2026.

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Database Administrator salaries in San Francisco, CA typically range between a low of $96,697 and a high of $186,400 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Database Administrator in San Francisco, CA include Sacramento, CA at $143,067 per year, Oakland, CA at $128,462 per year, and Irvine, CA at $112,884 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Database Administrator in San Francisco, CA include Blackstone Technology Group ($187,200 per year) and MERCOR ($182,000 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 in San Francisco, CA compares to related positions:

• Senior Database Administrator: Average $131,801 per year
• Junior Database Administrator: Average $93,237 per year
• Principal Database Administrator: Average $274,881 per year