How much does Database Administrator make?

The average salary for Database Administrator is A$99,282 per year or A$48 per hour, with top earners making up to A$165,200 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$73,750 (25th percentile) to A$134,040 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 238 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Database Administrator employees.

What is the highest salary for Database Administrator?

The highest salary for Database Administrator is A$134,040 per year, A$11,170 per month or A$64 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Database Administrator?

The lowest salary for Database Administrator is A$73,750 per year, A$6,146 per month or A$35 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Database Administrators?

Pay for database administrators is on a similar level to information scientists, business analysts, or web content managers. The pay ceiling might be slightly lower for database administrator roles. Database administrators can increase their pay however by advancing into computer systems manager roles and information systems manager roles. Additionally, those with the most experience can form their own independent consulting firms to supplement their primary income or working full-time as a business owner.

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Database Administrator Salaries

Database Administrator Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$70K - A$120K/yr

A$93K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$6K/yrAverage

A$4K - A$14K/yrRange

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Last updated May 3, 2024238 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Database Administrator

A$70K–A$120K/yr

Senior Database Administrator

A$100K–A$130K/yr

Popular companies for Database Administrators in Australia

430 results

Snowy Hydro4.2★

A$53K - A$91K/yr Total pay

A$68K Median

Database Administrator

Tata Consultancy Services3.5★

A$81K - A$106K/yr Total pay

A$87K Median

Database Administrator

Finite IT Recruitment3.4★

A$45 - A$97/hr Total pay

A$96 Median

Database Administrator

Infosys3.6★

A$70K - A$97K/yr Total pay

A$82K Median

Database Administrator

DATACOM (Brazil)3.9★

A$125K - A$125K/yr Total pay

A$125K Median

Database Administrator

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Recent salaries shared by Database Administrator

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Database Administrator

15+ years

A$178K/yr

(A$178K • A$0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on May 12, 2026

A$178K/yr

A$178K • A$0

Database Administrator

1-3 years

A$84K/yr

(A$84K • A$0)

Subiaco

submitted on Mar 16, 2026

A$84K/yr

A$84K • A$0

Database Administrator

1-3 years

A$73K/yr

(A$73K • A$0)

Brisbane

submitted on Feb 26, 2026

A$73K/yr

A$73K • A$0

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Database Administrator

4-6 years

A$69K/yr

(A$69K • A$0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Aug 23, 2025

A$69K/yr

A$69K • A$0

Database Administrator

15+ years

A$106K/yr

(A$106K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Jun 26, 2025

A$106K/yr

A$106K • A$0

Database Administrator

1-3 years

A$58K/yr

(A$58K • A$0)

Macquarie

submitted on May 21, 2025

A$58K/yr

A$58K • A$0

Database Administrator

15+ years

A$98K/yr

(A$98K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Apr 9, 2025

A$98K/yr

A$98K • A$0

Database Administrator

1-3 years

A$89K/yr

(A$89K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Apr 9, 2025

A$89K/yr

A$89K • A$0

Database Administrator

7-9 years

A$106K/yr

(A$106K • A$0)

Brisbane

submitted on Feb 19, 2025

A$106K/yr

A$106K • A$0

Database Administrator

1-3 years

A$63K/yr

(A$63K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Feb 13, 2025

A$63K/yr

A$63K • A$0

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