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Database administrator salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Database Administrator make in Los Angeles, CA?

Average base salary

$128,887
16%
above national average
Average $128,887
Low $84,259
High $197,151

The average salary for a database administrator is $128,887 per year in Los Angeles, CA. 10 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 23, 2026).

Database Administrator job openings in Los Angeles, CA

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Lead PostgreSQL Database Admin...
Green Dot Corporation3.2out of 5 stars.
Los Angeles, CA
$109,300 - $163,900 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Database Administrator in Los Angeles, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kaygen
 
$184,080per year
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The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.
 
$170,102per year
Calance
 
$165,000per year
Everforth CyberCoders
 
$155,000per year
TalentBurst, Inc
 
$147,976per year
Noor Staffing
 
$147,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Database Administrators near Los Angeles, CA

  1. Sacramento, CA
    $142,728 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $137,993 per year
  3. Riverside, CA
    $133,849 per year
  4. Oakland, CA
    $128,462 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $124,176 per year

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The average salary for a Database Administrator is $128,887 per year in Los Angeles, CA. This figure is based on 15 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 7, 2026.

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Database Administrator salaries in Los Angeles, CA typically range between a low of $51,786 and a high of $129,553 per year, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Database Administrator in Los Angeles, CA include Sacramento, CA at $142,728 per year, San Francisco, CA at $137,993 per year, and Riverside, CA at $133,849 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Database Administrator in Los Angeles, CA include Kaygen ($184,080 per year) and The Matlen Silver Group, Inc. ($170,102 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 Los Angeles, CA compares to related positions:

  • Senior Database Administrator: Average $125,123 per year
  • Junior Database Administrator: Average $83,729 per year
  • Principal Database Administrator: Average $149,595 per year

How much do similar professions as Database Administrator get paid in Los Angeles, CA?

Senior Database Administrator

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Average $125,123 per year

Junior Database Administrator

Job openings
Average $83,729 per year

Principal Database Administrator

Job openings
Average $149,595 per year