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Database Administrator Salary in United Kingdom

Database administrators manage the performance, security, and integrity of databases. The United Kingdom median is $148,596 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$148,596
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,450
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$148,596
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$71.45
varies by city

Database Administrator salary by city in United Kingdom

CityPer year
Sheffield, England$148,596
Liverpool, England$148,596
Cardiff, Wales$148,596
Leicester, England$148,596
Bradford, England$148,596
London, England$116,601
Edinburgh, Scotland$78,582
Bristol, England$77,511
Birmingham, England$74,164
Manchester, England$73,897
Leeds, England$70,148
Glasgow, Scotland$69,211

Database Administrator salary in other countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a database administrator make in United Kingdom?
The national median database administrator salary in United Kingdom is about £111,000 per year (£9,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £51,700 to £111,000.
Which United Kingdom city pays database administrators the most?
Sheffield, England pays the most at about £111,000 per year.
Which United Kingdom city pays database administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £51,700 per year for a database administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a database administrator in United Kingdom?
Across United Kingdom cities we cover, database administrator pay commonly spans from about £33,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £155,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many United Kingdom cities have database administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes database administrator pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
Is database administrator in demand in United Kingdom?
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.