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Database Administrator Salary in India

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The India median is $25,656 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$25,656
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,138
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$25,656
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$12.33
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$25,656
Lucknow, IN$25,656
Nagpur, IN$25,656
Bhopal, IN$25,656
Patna, IN$25,656
Kallakurichi, IN$25,656
Mumbai, IN$19,583
Bangalore, IN$19,478
Delhi, IN$18,431
Hyderabad, IN$18,012
Chennai, IN$16,127
Kolkata, IN$11,414

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in India?
The national median database administrator salary in India is about ₹24,50,000 per year (₹2,04,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹10,90,000 to ₹24,50,000.
Which India city pays database administrators the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹24,50,000 per year.
Which India city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹10,90,000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in India?
Across India cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about ₹7,05,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹34,20,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is database administrator in demand in India?
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.