How much does a database administrator make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 200 000 kr in Norway; CHF 144'000 in Switzerland; € 150.000 in Netherlands, and more.

Which country pays database administrators the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 200 000 kr per year ($235,493).

Which country pays database administrators the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,280,000 per year (local currency).

Is database administrator a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +9% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

What skills do database administrators need?

Common skills include SQL, Backup, Tuning, Replication, and Security. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.

Technology

Database Administrator Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+9%

projected growth

Database Administrator pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Database Administrator is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $235,493 (2 200 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $20,499 (₱1,280,000 local) — about 11.5×.

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. Common screening skills include SQL, Backup, Tuning, and Replication.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Switzerland is next on the USD ranking at about $178,079. Related technology titles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Database Administrator pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: SQL, Backup, Tuning, Replication, and Security. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Database Administrator list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 200 000 kr ($235,493). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway database administrator page before treating the rank as a plan.