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Database Administrator Salary in South Africa

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The South Africa median is $40,972 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$40,972
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,412
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$40,972
Cape Town, ZA
Hourly (national)
$19.70
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in South Africa

CityPer year
Cape Town, ZA$40,972
Durban, ZA$40,972
Pretoria, ZA$40,972
Gqeberha, ZA$40,972
Pietermaritzburg, ZA$40,972
Bloemfontein, ZA$40,972
East London, ZA$40,972
Vereeniging, ZA$40,972
Welkom, ZA$40,972
Newcastle, ZA$40,972
Krugersdorp, ZA$40,972
Johannesburg, ZA$28,680

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in South Africa?
The national median database administrator salary in South Africa is about R 670 000 per year (R 55 800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R 469 000 to R 670 000.
Which South Africa city pays database administrators the most?
Cape Town, ZA pays the most at about R 670 000 per year.
Which South Africa city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Johannesburg, ZA is on the lower end at about R 469 000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in South Africa?
Across South Africa cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about R 303 000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R 935 300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Africa cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in South Africa, all shown in ZAR.
Is database administrator in demand in South Africa?
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.