💰 2026 Salary Aggregation Report

Database Administrator Salary in US

The average salary for a Database Administrator in US is $110,000 / yr. Based on active job data and cloud hiring demand.

Entry Level
$85,000
Average (Mid-Level)
$110,000
Senior / Expert
$135,000+

Live Market Demand in US

We are currently tracking 94+ open roles for Database Administrators hiring right now. The market is incredibly active.

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