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Database Administrator Salary in Saudi Arabia

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The Saudi Arabia median is $76,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$76,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,347
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$76,000
Makkah, SA
Hourly (national)
$36.54
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in Saudi Arabia

CityPer year
Makkah, SA$76,000
Madinah, SA$76,000
Dammam, SA$76,000
Buraydah, SA$76,000
Tabuk, SA$76,000
Ha'il, SA$76,000
Najrān, SA$76,000
Abha, SA$76,000
Arar, SA$76,000
Sakakah, SA$76,000
Jizan, SA$76,000
Riyadh, SA$53,333

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in Saudi Arabia?
The national median database administrator salary in Saudi Arabia is about ‏285,000 ر.س.‏ per year (‏23,800 ر.س.‏ per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ‏200,000 ر.س.‏ to ‏285,000 ر.س.‏.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays database administrators the most?
Makkah, SA pays the most at about ‏285,000 ر.س.‏ per year.
Which Saudi Arabia city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Riyadh, SA is on the lower end at about ‏200,000 ر.س.‏ per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in Saudi Arabia?
Across Saudi Arabia cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about ‏129,000 ر.س.‏ at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ‏397,900 ر.س.‏ for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Saudi Arabia cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in Saudi Arabia, all shown in SAR.
Is database administrator in demand in Saudi Arabia?
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.