MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a MS SQL Server Database Administrator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a MS SQL Server Database Administrator in the United States is $70,912 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,214
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,782 to $73,164
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,648
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MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $73,164 $6,097 $1,407 $35
Average $70,912 $5,909 $1,364 $34
25th Percentile $59,782 $4,982 $1,150 $29
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Key Factors That Influence MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salaries

A MS SQL Server 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 MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a MS SQL Server 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): $70,912
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $71,735
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,118
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,194
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,245
Levels Salary
Entry Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator$70,912
Intermediate Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator$71,735
Senior Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator$72,118
Specialist Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator$72,194
Expert Level MS SQL Server Database Administrator$72,245
$70,912 0 yr
$71,735 < 2 yrs
$72,118 2-4 yrs
$72,194 5-8 yrs
$72,245 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for MS SQL Server 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:

  • San Jose: $89,441
  • San Francisco: $88,561
  • Oakland: $86,597

What Skills Can Increase a MS SQL Server Database Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.98% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
  • Data Warehouse (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): A data warehouse is a central repository of information that can be analyzed to make more informed decisions. It creates a trove of historical data that can be retrieved and analyzed to provide useful insight into the organization's operations.
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Analysis 3.98%
Data Entry 2.45%
Data Warehouse 1.56%
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 MS SQL Server Database Administrator's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Relational Databases: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
 $80,130
13%
Relational Databases
 $79,421
12%
Agile
 $77,294
9%
Azure
 $77,294
9%
Programming
 $77,294
9%
Team Development
 $76,585
8%
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MS SQL Server Database Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a MS SQL Server 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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$59,782
Average $70,912/year
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Average $5,909/month
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Average $1,364/week
$1,407
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Average $34/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $73,164 $6,097 $1,407 $35
Average $70,912 $5,909 $1,364 $34
25th Percentile $59,782 $4,982 $1,150 $29

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Salary Trends for MS SQL Server Database Administrator

Salaries for a MS SQL Server Database Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,813 in 2023 to around $71,645 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of MS SQL Server Database Administrator salary trends, .

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