How much does a Database Administrator IV make in the United States? The average Database Administrator IV salary in the United States is $140,703 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $128,544 and $152,116. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Database Administrator IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Administrator IV Salary $117,474 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Database Administrator IV Salary $128,544 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Database Administrator IV Salary $140,703 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Database Administrator IV Salary $152,116 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Database Administrator IV Salary $162,508 US February 26, 2024
25% $128,544 10% $117,474 90% $162,508 75% $152,116 $140,703 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Database Administrator IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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AWS: Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.

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Installation: The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.

Analysis 1.89%
AWS 1.51%
Installation 0.84%
Others 95.76%

Job Description for Database Administrator IV

Database Administrator IV designs, manages and maintains the company database of high complexity. Evaluates and optimizes database configuration and access. Being a Database Administrator IV resolves database performance and capacity issues. Performs database recovery and back-up. Additionally, Database Administrator IV advises users on access to multiple databases and helps solving data confliction and inappropriate usage. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to manager or head of a unit/department. Database Administrator IV is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Database Administrator IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Database Administrator IV

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For Database Administrator IV, the first career path typically progresses to Database Administration Manager.

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Database Administrator IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Database Administrator IV, the highest Database Administrator IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Database Administrator IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Database Administrator IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Database Administrator IV salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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