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Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Average Experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with Database Administration Skills Salary in United Arab Emirates

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AED 164,640
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (AED)
25%
AED 67k
MEDIAN
AED 165k
75%
AED 246k

The average salary for a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is AED 164,640 in 2025

Base Salary
AED 67k - AED 246k
Bonus
AED 0 - AED 10k
Total Pay
AED 75k - AED 271k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Apr 01 2025)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Medical
100%
Dental
50%
Vision
25%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Database Administrator (DBA)s

Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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