Database Administrator Salary in 2026
Official government data · Updated April 2026
The median annual salary for a Database Administrator is $104,620 per year based on the most recent national wage survey data. Employment is projected to grow -0.7% over the 2024–2034 decade.
How Much Do Database Administrators Make?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Annual Salary | $104,620 |
| 10-Year Job Growth | -0.7% |
| Total Employment | 73,180 |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
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What Do Top Companies Pay Database Administrators?
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| Company | Median Disclosed Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Snowflake Inc | $129,064 | 13 |
| Ernst & Young LLP | $125,000 | 777 |
| ServiceNow Inc | $97,827 | 54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average salary for a Database Administrator?
- The median annual salary for a Database Administrator is $104,620 per year, based on the most recent national wage survey data.
- Is Database Administrator a growing career?
- Employment for Database Administrator roles is projected to grow -0.7% over the 2024–2034 decade. Total employment is currently 73,180 workers nationally.
- What skills increase Database Administrator pay?
- Database Administrators who demonstrate skills like Amazon Redshift, Amazon Simple Storage Service S3, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Apache Airflow typically command higher salaries. Certifications and advanced tools expertise can further boost compensation.
Salary and employment figures from official U.S. government records. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, and employer.