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Database Administrator salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 52 open job postings for Database Administrator roles at 18 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 2 more postings in EUR. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Database Administrator: postings by posted pay50 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $95K to $175K. Median $131K; middle half $105K–$140K.Median $131K$95K$175K

Postings per pay band: $95K–$100K: 3; $100K–$105K: 1; $105K–$110K: 11; $110K–$115K: 2; $115K–$120K: 4; $120K–$125K: 3; $125K–$130K: 0; $130K–$135K: 7; $135K–$140K: 0; $140K–$145K: 13; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 2; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 1; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$131K median · $101K–$152K typical · 15 postingsMid level: middle half $101K–$152K, median $131K
  2. Senior$120K median · $105K–$140K typical · 30 postingsSenior: middle half $105K–$140K, median $120K
  3. Staff$135K median · $135K–$135K typical · 4 postingsStaff: middle half $135K–$135K, median $135K

Companies hiring

  1. Cgsfederal$105K median · $105K–$140K typical · 20 postingsCgsfederal: middle half $105K–$140K, median $105K
  2. Gdit$120K median · $115K–$131K typical · 7 postingsGdit: middle half $115K–$131K, median $120K
  3. Leidos$152K median · $120K–$184K typical · 4 postingsLeidos: middle half $120K–$184K, median $152K
  4. WEX Inc$135K median · $135K–$135K typical · 4 postingsWEX Inc: middle half $135K–$135K, median $135K

Top-paying companies

  1. Leidos · $152K median · 4 postings
  2. WEX Inc · $135K median · 4 postings
  3. Gdit · $120K median · 7 postings
  4. Cgsfederal · $105K median · 20 postings
  5. CORP-Corporate Office · $99.5K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$131K median · $105K–$140K typical · 45 postingsUnited States: middle half $105K–$140K, median $131K
  2. Texas$140K median · $105K–$143K typical · 3 postingsTexas: middle half $105K–$143K, median $140K
  3. Maryland$140K median · $105K–$143K typical · 3 postingsMaryland: middle half $105K–$143K, median $140K
  4. Florida$120K median · $105K–$140K typical · 3 postingsFlorida: middle half $105K–$140K, median $120K
  5. Remote$115K median · $105K–$140K typical · 24 postingsRemote: middle half $105K–$140K, median $115K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $115K median, $105K–$140K typical, from 24 postings. On-site: $120K median, $111K–$145K typical, from 20 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 5–7 years$131K median · $115K–$143K typical · 6 postings5–7 years: middle half $115K–$143K, median $131K

Newest Database Administrator postings

  1. Database Administrator | Req#4661Actionet Review · Remote · $108K–$177K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Sr. Database AdministratorMcKesson · Columbus, OH · $116K–$193K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Database AdministratorGdit · United States · $97.8K–$132K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Database Administrator, SeniorGdit · United States · $102K–$138K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Database AdministratorGdit · United States · $111K–$150K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Database Administrator make?

The median posted base pay for Database Administrator jobs is $131K a year, from 52 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

What is the typical Database Administrator pay range?

The middle half of postings list $105K–$140K. The top 10% list $152K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $105K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Database Administrator jobs?

By median posted pay: Leidos ($152K), WEX Inc ($135K), Gdit ($120K).

How does Database Administrator pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $131K, Senior $120K, Staff $135K.

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