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How much does Sql Server Database Administrator make?
Total pay range
$118K - $171K/yr
$141K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$101K - $140K/yrBase pay
$16K - $31K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Sql Server Database Administrator in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $128,988, Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $122,804, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $121,525, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $120,660, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $119,216.
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The top paying company in Insurance for Sql Server Database Administrator is Esurance.
Frequently asked questions about SQL Server Database Administrator salaries
The average salary for SQL Server Database Administrator is $140,917 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $201,855 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $117,679 (25th percentile) to $170,554 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 948 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by SQL Server Database Administrator employees.
The highest salary for SQL Server Database Administrator is $170,554 per year, $14,213 per month or $82 per hour.
The lowest salary for SQL Server Database Administrator is $117,679 per year, $9,807 per month or $57 per hour.
The salary trajectory of SQL Server Database Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,470 per year (estimate) and goes up to $205,280 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
