▼23%
$73,458
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$47k
MEDIAN
$73k
90%
$110k
The average salary for a Database Administrator (DBA) is $73,458
Base Salary
$47k - $110k
Bonus
$502 - $11k
Profit Sharing
$395 - $11k
Commission
$0 - $11k
Total Pay
$41k - $113k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Database Administrator (DBA)s?
What Do Database Administrator (DBA)s Do?
Database Administrator (DBA) Tasks
- Implement, configure, and troubleshoot database instances, replication, backup, partitions, storage, and access.
- Set user privileges within the database environment.
- Monitor and optimize system performance using index tuning, disk optimization, and other methods.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain a database system.
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Based on 640 responses, the job of Database Administrator (DBA) has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.8 out of 5. On average, Database Administrator (DBA)s are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
66.8%
Female
32.7%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 1,735 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
83%
Dental
75%
Vision
67%
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