▼27%
R583,976
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 228k
MEDIAN
ZAR 584k
90%
ZAR 914k
The average salary for a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is R583,976
Base Salary
R228k - R914k
Bonus
R12k - R77k
Profit Sharing
R0 - R18k
Total Pay
R221k - R1m
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Database Administrator (DBA)s?
What Do Senior Database Administrator (DBA)s Do?
Senior Database Administrator (DBA) Tasks
- Design, architect, and build databases from determining business requirements.
- Write and troubleshoot complex stored procedures.
- Develop innovation, strategies, processes, and best practices.
- Manage and mentor small team of DBAs.
- Work closely with programming staff on database design changes to meet business requirements.
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Negotiate your pay with confidenceGender Breakdown
Male
68.7%
Female
31.3%
This data is based on 67 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
43%
Dental
12%
Vision
12%
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