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Database specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Database Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$66,070
Average $66,070
Low $44,268
High $98,610

The average salary for a database specialist is $66,070 per year in the United States. 506 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Database Specialist job openings in United States

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Database Management Provider S...
Texas Health Huguley Hospital4.1out of 5 stars.
Burleson, TX
$19.84 - $36.89 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Database Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Atlassian
 
$213,793per year
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Horizontal
 
$200,720per year
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Navitas
 
$187,200per year
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Walker Healthforce
 
$166,400per year
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Professional Solutions Deliver...
 
$159,500per year
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Mitchell/Martin Inc.
 
$148,512per year
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Highest paying cities for Database Specialists near United States

  1. Huntsville, AL
    $108,936 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $104,301 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $101,587 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $99,224 per year
  5. Baltimore, MD
    $91,630 per year

Where can a Database Specialist earn more?

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