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Database Administrator Salary in United Arab Emirates

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The United Arab Emirates median is $103,472 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$103,472
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,632
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$103,472
Sharjah, AE
Hourly (national)
$49.75
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in United Arab Emirates

CityPer year
Sharjah, AE$103,472
Al Ain, AE$103,472
Ajman, AE$103,472
Ras Al Khaimah, AE$103,472
Musaffah, AE$103,472
Jebel Ali, AE$103,472
Fujairah, AE$103,472
Warīsān, AE$103,472
Dubai, AE$73,247
Abu Dhabi, AE$70,796

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in United Arab Emirates?
The national median database administrator salary in United Arab Emirates is about AED 380,000 per year (AED 31,700 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about AED 260,000 to AED 380,000.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays database administrators the most?
Sharjah, AE pays the most at about AED 380,000 per year.
Which United Arab Emirates city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Abu Dhabi, AE is on the lower end at about AED 260,000 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in United Arab Emirates?
Across United Arab Emirates cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about AED 168,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about AED 530,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Arab Emirates cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 10 cities in United Arab Emirates, all shown in AED.
Is database administrator in demand in United Arab Emirates?
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.