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Database Architect salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 59 open job postings for Database Architect roles at 19 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Database Architect: postings by posted pay58 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 10 bands from $70K to $170K. Median $70K; middle half $70K–$136K.Median $70K$70K$170K

Postings per pay band: $70K–$80K: 34; $80K–$90K: 1; $90K–$100K: 2; $100K–$110K: 0; $110K–$120K: 0; $120K–$130K: 5; $130K–$140K: 3; $140K–$150K: 3; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 10.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$70K median, $70K–$70K typical, 34 postingsEntry level: middle half $70K–$70K, median $70K
  2. Mid level$138K median, $125K–$163K typical, 21 postingsMid level: middle half $125K–$163K, median $138K

Companies hiring

  1. SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6$70K median, $70K–$70K typical, 33 postingsSimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6: middle half $70K–$70K, median $70K
  2. Chimes$78.50/hr ($163K/yr) median, $78.50–$78.50/hr typical, 5 postingsChimes: middle half $78.50–$78.50/hr, median $78.50/hr ($163K/yr)
  3. Thermo Fisher2 postings, too few to show pay
  4. VHB2 postings, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Chimes · $163K median, 5 postings
  2. SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6 · $70K median, 33 postings

By location

  1. United States$70K median, $70K–$136K typical, 58 postingsUnited States: middle half $70K–$136K, median $70K
  2. Virginia$70K median, $70K–$70K typical, 38 postingsVirginia: middle half $70K–$70K, median $70K
  3. Virginia Beach, VA$70K median, $70K–$70K typical, 11 postingsVirginia Beach, VA: middle half $70K–$70K, median $70K
  4. Norfolk, VA$70K median, $70K–$70K typical, 10 postingsNorfolk, VA: middle half $70K–$70K, median $70K
  5. Remote$163K median, $136K–$170K typical, 10 postingsRemote: middle half $136K–$170K, median $163K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $163K median, $136K–$170K typical, from 9 postings. On-site: $121K median, $95K–$127K typical, from 10 postings.

Newest Database Architect postings

  1. Database Architect9th Way Insignia · Remote · $78.5K–$88K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  2. Database ArchitectChimes District of Columbia · Remote · $57.52–$86.52/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  3. Database ArchitectChimes · United States · $70.47–$86.52/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  4. Database ArchitectChimes · United States · $70.47–$86.52/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  5. Database ArchitectChimes · Remote · $70.47–$86.52/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Database Architect make?

The median posted base pay for Database Architect jobs is $70K a year, from 59 job postings with pay at 19 companies.

What is the typical Database Architect pay range?

The middle half of postings list $70K–$136K. The top 10% list $163K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $70K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Database Architect jobs?

By median posted pay: Chimes ($163K), SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6 ($70K).

How does Database Architect pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $70K, Mid level $138K.

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