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Database Administrator Salary in Australia

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The Australia median is $163,777 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$163,777
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,671
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$163,777
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$78.74
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$163,777
Canberra, ACT$163,777
Sunshine Coast, QLD$163,777
Wollongong, NSW$163,777
Hobart, TAS$163,777
Darwin, NT$163,777
Mackay, QLD$163,777
Sydney, NSW$121,445
Melbourne, VIC$119,363
Perth, WA$108,260
Brisbane, QLD$106,872
Adelaide, SA$99,238

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in Australia?
The national median database administrator salary in Australia is about $236,000 per year ($19,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $143,000 to $236,000.
Which Australia city pays database administrators the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $236,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $143,000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about $92,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $329,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is database administrator in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.