Database Administrator Salary by Country
Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+9%
projected growth
Category
Technology
Database Administrator salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $117,000 | $9,800 |
 United Kingdom | $148,596 | $12,450 |
 Canada | $134,132 | $11,154 |
 Australia | $163,777 | $13,671 |
 Germany | $158,533 | $13,230 |
 France | $140,284 | $11,747 |
 Netherlands | $171,079 | $14,257 |
 Switzerland | $177,934 | $14,828 |
 Singapore | $157,840 | $13,153 |
 India | $25,656 | $2,138 |
 Japan | $106,561 | $8,880 |
 South Korea | $117,456 | $9,788 |
 Poland | $120,716 | $10,073 |
 Brazil | $52,626 | $4,382 |
 United Arab Emirates | $103,472 | $8,632 |
 Mexico | $58,240 | $4,853 |
 Ireland | $142,565 | $11,861 |
 Spain | $116,333 | $9,694 |
 Italy | $110,175 | $9,238 |
 Sweden | $153,989 | $12,836 |
 Norway | $224,976 | $18,745 |
 Denmark | $157,465 | $13,117 |
 Belgium | $167,657 | $14,028 |
 Austria | $138,003 | $11,519 |
 Portugal | $87,250 | $7,299 |
 Finland | $131,160 | $10,949 |
 China | $87,316 | $7,271 |
 Hong Kong | $120,029 | $10,000 |
 New Zealand | $109,970 | $9,155 |
 Indonesia | $22,700 | $1,892 |
 Philippines | $20,796 | $1,734 |
 Vietnam | $23,022 | $1,919 |
 Thailand | $43,191 | $3,599 |
 Malaysia | $69,782 | $5,823 |
 Israel | $130,831 | $10,892 |
 Saudi Arabia | $76,000 | $6,347 |
 Turkey | $52,524 | $4,376 |
 Argentina | $22,792 | $1,899 |
 Colombia | $41,766 | $3,480 |
 South Africa | $40,972 | $3,412 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies
Required skills
SQLBackupTuningReplicationSecurity
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a database administrator make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 602.980.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 410.210.000 in Indonesia; ₩176,340,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays database administrators the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 602.980.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays database administrators the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 76 500 € per year (local currency).
- Is database administrator a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade.
- What skills do database administrators need?
- Common skills include SQL, Backup, Tuning, Replication, Security. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other technology jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.