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Database Administrator Salary in Germany

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The Germany median is $158,533 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$158,533
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,230
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$158,533
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$76.22
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$158,533
Essen, DE$158,533
Dortmund, DE$158,533
Dresden, DE$158,533
Bremen, DE$158,533
Nuremberg, DE$158,533
Munich, DE$120,896
Hamburg, DE$115,193
Frankfurt, DE$114,052
Berlin, DE$106,639
Cologne, DE$106,069
Düsseldorf, DE$103,788

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in Germany?
The national median database administrator salary in Germany is about 139.000 € per year (11.600 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 91.000 € to 139.000 €.
Which Germany city pays database administrators the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 139.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Düsseldorf, DE is on the lower end at about 91.000 € per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about 58.900 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 194.000 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is database administrator in demand in Germany?
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.