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Database Administrator Salary in China

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The China median is $87,316 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$87,316
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,271
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$87,316
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$41.98
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$87,316
Wuhan, CN$87,316
Dongguan, CN$87,316
Xi’an, CN$87,316
Nanjing, CN$87,316
Foshan, CN$87,316
Shanghai, CN$68,437
Beijing, CN$67,257
Shenzhen, CN$64,307
Guangzhou, CN$55,605
Hangzhou, CN$54,425
Chengdu, CN$46,018

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in China?
The national median database administrator salary in China is about ¥592,000 per year (¥49,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥312,000 to ¥592,000.
Which China city pays database administrators the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥592,000 per year.
Which China city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥312,000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in China?
Across China cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about ¥202,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥826,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is database administrator in demand in China?
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.