Junior database administrator salary in United States

The average salary for a Junior Database Administrator is $70,920 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 37 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 23, 2026.

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Junior Database Administrator salaries typically range between a low of $54,745 and a high of $91,875 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Junior Database Administrator include New York, NY at $90,512 per year, Boston, MA at $89,861 per year, and Englewood, CO at $86,348 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Junior Database Administrator include Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ($117,951 per year) and Sukut Construction ($109,200 per year).

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

• Database Administrator: Average $110,879 per year
• Senior Database Administrator: Average $125,884 per year
• Principal Database Administrator: Average $172,694 per year