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Database Administrator Salary in South Korea

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The South Korea median is $117,456 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$117,456
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,788
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$117,456
Incheon, KR
Hourly (national)
$56.47
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in South Korea

CityPer year
Incheon, KR$117,456
Daegu, KR$117,456
Daejeon, KR$117,456
Gwangju, KR$117,456
Suwon, KR$117,456
Ulsan, KR$117,456
Goyang-si, KR$117,456
Changwon, KR$117,456
Cheongju-si, KR$117,456
Jeonju, KR$117,456
Seoul, KR$89,800
Busan, KR$58,342

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in South Korea?
The national median database administrator salary in South Korea is about ₩176,340,000 per year (₩14,695,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₩87,590,000 to ₩176,340,000.
Which South Korea city pays database administrators the most?
Incheon, KR pays the most at about ₩176,340,000 per year.
Which South Korea city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Busan, KR is on the lower end at about ₩87,590,000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in South Korea?
Across South Korea cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about ₩56,640,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₩246,170,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many South Korea cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in South Korea, all shown in KRW.
Is database administrator in demand in South Korea?
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.