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Database Administrator Salary in Switzerland

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The Switzerland median is $177,934 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$177,934
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,828
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$177,934
Zürich, ZH
Hourly (national)
$85.54
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in Switzerland

CityPer year
Zürich, ZH$177,934
Geneva, GE$177,934
Basel, BS$177,934
Lausanne, VD$177,934
Bern, BE$177,934
Winterthur, ZH$177,934

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in Switzerland?
The national median database administrator salary in Switzerland is about CHF 144'000 per year (CHF 12'000 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about CHF 144'000 to CHF 144'000.
Which Switzerland city pays database administrators the most?
Zürich, ZH pays the most at about CHF 144'000 per year.
Which Switzerland city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Winterthur, ZH is on the lower end at about CHF 144'000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in Switzerland?
Across Switzerland cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about CHF 97'300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about CHF 201'000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Switzerland cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 6 cities in Switzerland, all shown in CHF.
Is database administrator in demand in Switzerland?
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.