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Database administrator salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Database Administrator make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$119,937
9%
above national average
Average $119,937
Low $86,583
High $166,142

The average salary for a database administrator is $119,937 per year in Washington, DC. 128 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Database Administrator job openings in Washington, DC

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Database Administrator
Tenax technologies4.3out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
Full-time
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Database Administrator in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Networking for Future, Inc.
 
$177,500per year
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BAE Systems USA
 
$174,065per year
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Metrostar Systems
 
$171,125per year
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Edgewater Federal Solutions
 
$170,000per year
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Piper Companies
 
$165,000per year
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Jacobs
 
$153,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Database Administrators near Washington, DC

  1. Brea, CA
    $123,265 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $119,937 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $111,179 per year
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $101,692 per year
  5. Seattle, WA
    $92,586 per year

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How much do similar professions as Database Administrator get paid in Washington, DC?

Senior Database Administrator

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Average $146,969 per year

Junior Database Administrator

Job openings
Average $78,108 per year

Principal Database Administrator

Job openings
Average $174,790 per year