DBA Salary in the United States

How much does a DBA make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a DBA in the United States is $114,930 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a DBA's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,509
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,206 to $126,225
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $94,442
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DBA Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,225 $10,519 $2,427 $61
Average $114,930 $9,578 $2,210 $55
25th Percentile $104,206 $8,684 $2,004 $50
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Key Factors That Influence DBA Salaries

A DBA'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects DBA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a DBA'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): $108,306
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,819
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,381
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,244
  • Expert (over 8 years): $116,499
Levels Salary
Entry Level DBA$108,306
Intermediate Level DBA$108,819
Senior Level DBA$111,381
Specialist Level DBA$115,244
Expert Level DBA$116,499
$108,306 0 yr
$108,819 < 2 yrs
$111,381 2-4 yrs
$115,244 5-8 yrs
$116,499 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for DBAs

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:

  • San Jose: $144,961
  • San Francisco: $143,536
  • Oakland: $140,353

What Skills Can Increase a DBA's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 6.83% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Underwriting (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of London insurance market. Financial bankers, who would accept some of the risk on a given venture (historically a sea voyage with associated risks of shipwreck) in exchange for a premium, would literally write their names under the risk information that was written on a Lloyd's slip created for this purpose.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Products and Services 6.83%
Underwriting 2.35%
Diversity and Inclusion 1.78%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a DBA's salary.
  • Relationship Development: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Development
$141,364
23%
Teamwork
$135,617
18%
Building Relationships
$133,319
16%
Financial Statements
$133,319
16%
Team Management
$126,423
10%
Presentation
$126,423
10%
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How Education impacts a DBA's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many DBAs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a DBA with a Bachelor's Degree is between $99,860 and $107,462).

DBA Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for DBA
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.2%
High School 3.2%
Associates 3.2%
Bachelors 58.1%
Masters 35.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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DBA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a DBA'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for DBA

Salaries for a DBA can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $107,247 in 2023 to around $104,214 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of DBA salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of DBA Over Time

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