What are the main factors that influence a Senior SQL Database Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Senior SQL Database Administrator's salary?

A Senior SQL Database Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $102,364 for beginners, reaching about $107,749 at mid-level, and approach $111,668 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior SQL Database Administrator?

Senior SQL Database Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior SQL Database Administrator roles are District of Columbia $117,804, California $117,357, Massachusetts $115,793. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior SQL Database Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Senior SQL Database Administrator level roles vary by specialization: SQL Database Developer: $166,647; Senior Oracle Database Administrator: $140,822; Junior SQL Database Administrator: $121,257; Database Administrator Senior: $118,855; Database Administrator III: $116,996.

Senior SQL Database Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior SQL Database Administrator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior SQL Database Administrator in Delaware is $107,749 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, a Senior SQL Database Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,175
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,412 to $115,824
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,001

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Senior SQL Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,824	$9,652	$2,227	$56
Average	$107,749	$8,979	$2,072	$52
25th Percentile	$97,412	$8,118	$1,873	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Senior SQL Database Administrator Salaries

A Senior SQL Database Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior SQL Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior SQL Database Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $102,364
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,162
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,749
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,074
Expert (over 8 years): $111,668

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior SQL Database Administrator	$102,364
Intermediate Level Senior SQL Database Administrator	$103,162
Senior Level Senior SQL Database Administrator	$107,749
Specialist Level Senior SQL Database Administrator	$111,074
Expert Level Senior SQL Database Administrator	$111,668

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How Do Senior SQL Database Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior SQL Database Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $117,804.
California: $117,357.
Massachusetts: $115,793.

District of Columbia $117,804 California $117,357 Massachusetts $115,793 Washington $115,367 New Jersey $115,325 Alaska $115,176 Connecticut $113,708 New York $113,112

Hawaii $111,207 Rhode Island $110,313 Maryland $109,707 Minnesota $108,877 Colorado $108,558 Illinois $108,451 Oregon $108,047 Delaware $107,749

New Hampshire $107,562 Virginia $107,143 Pennsylvania $105,919 Nevada $105,302 North Dakota $105,100 Michigan $104,781 Wisconsin $104,664 Vermont $104,430

Texas $103,781 Maine $103,738 Arizona $103,674 Ohio $103,600 Georgia $102,621 Indiana $102,131 Wyoming $102,036 Utah $101,887

Iowa $101,823 Kansas $101,312 Louisiana $101,163 North Carolina $101,110 Missouri $101,089 Florida $100,674 Montana $100,450 Nebraska $100,238

Kentucky $100,121 South Carolina $99,695 Tennessee $99,429 Idaho $99,323 New Mexico $98,546 Oklahoma $98,376 Alabama $97,748 South Dakota $96,695

Arkansas $96,120 West Virginia $95,811 Mississippi $94,886

Top Paying Cities for Senior SQL Database Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $111,516
Little Creek: $110,484
Magnolia: $110,941

Lincoln, DE $111,516 Little Creek, DE $110,484 Magnolia, DE $110,941 Milford, DE $111,516 Marydel, DE $110,069 Millsboro, DE $111,516 Millville, DE $112,261 Milton, DE $111,516

Nassau, DE $111,516 Ocean View, DE $112,261 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,261 Seaford, DE $110,345 Selbyville, DE $112,261 Smyrna, DE $109,941 Viola, DE $110,941 Woodside, DE $110,622

Bear, DE $109,132 Newark, DE $109,175 Claymont, DE $109,260 Delaware City, DE $109,175 Hockessin, DE $109,260 Kirkwood, DE $109,175 Middletown, DE $109,718 Montchanin, DE $109,260

New Castle, DE $109,260 Odessa, DE $109,867 Port Penn, DE $108,877 Rockland, DE $109,260 Saint Georges, DE $109,175 Townsend, DE $109,707 Winterthur, DE $109,260 Lewes, DE $111,516

Wilmington, DE $109,260 Dover, DE $110,430 Dover Afb, DE $110,686 Bethany Beach, DE $112,261 Bethel, DE $110,345 Bridgeville, DE $111,516 Camden Wyoming, DE $110,548 Cheswold, DE $110,175

Clayton, DE $109,898 Dagsboro, DE $112,261 Delmar, DE $110,345 Ellendale, DE $111,516 Felton, DE $111,516 Fenwick Island, DE $112,261 Frankford, DE $112,261 Frederica, DE $111,516

Georgetown, DE $111,516 Greenwood, DE $111,516 Harbeson, DE $111,516 Harrington, DE $111,516 Hartly, DE $109,845 Houston, DE $111,516 Kenton, DE $109,898 Laurel, DE $110,345

Yorklyn, DE $109,260

Senior SQL Database Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior SQL Database Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$97,412

Average $107,749/year

$115,824

$8,118

Average $8,979/month

$9,652

$1,873

Average $2,072/week

$2,227

$47

Average $52/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,824	$9,652	$2,227	$56
Average	$107,749	$8,979	$2,072	$52
25th Percentile	$97,412	$8,118	$1,873	$47

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