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Database Administrator Salary in New Zealand

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The New Zealand median is $109,970 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$109,970
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,155
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$109,970
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$52.87
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$109,970
Hamilton, NZ$109,970
Tauranga, NZ$109,970
Dunedin, NZ$109,970
Lower Hutt, NZ$109,970
Wellington, NZ$81,758
Auckland, NZ$78,304
Christchurch, NZ$69,667

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in New Zealand?
The national median database administrator salary in New Zealand is about $191,000 per year ($15,900 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $121,000 to $191,000.
Which New Zealand city pays database administrators the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $191,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $121,000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about $78,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $266,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is database administrator in demand in New Zealand?
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.