Database Administrator salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$104,620

Median $104,620
Low $60,230High $163,320

Based on 69,990 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$60,230
25th percentile
$79,610
75th percentile
$135,460
90th percentile
$163,320

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