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Senior database administrator salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Senior Database Administrator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$126,136
Average $126,136
Low $89,201
High $178,363

The average salary for a senior database administrator is $126,136 per year in the United States. 740 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Senior Database Administrator job openings in United States

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Senior Database Administrator ...
First Tech Federal Credit Union3.5out of 5 stars.
Hillsboro, OR
$124,500 - $147,500 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Database Administrator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Point72
 
$300,000per year
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TalentBurst, Inc
 
$237,648per year
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Sage
 
$233,958per year
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Epic Games
 
$209,626per year
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Red Arch Solutions
 
$205,000per year
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Que Technology Group
 
$205,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Database Administrators near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $152,075 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $148,226 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $147,133 per year
  4. Portland, OR
    $128,461 per year
  5. Tampa, FL
    $124,811 per year

Where can a Senior Database Administrator earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Database Administrator get paid in United States?

Database Administrator

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Average $109,484 per year

Senior Database Administrator

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Average $126,136 per year

Junior Database Administrator

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Average $70,576 per year

Principal Database Administrator

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Average $156,960 per year