As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in the US is $120,105, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,310 weekly, or $10,009 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Database Specialist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Database Specialist in the US vary widely, spanning from $102,752 to $141,453. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,022) and 75th percentile ($131,279), while top earners (90th percentile) make $141,453 per year. This $20,257 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Computer Science, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Database Specialist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 65 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Database Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $102,752 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $111,022 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $120,105 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $131,279 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $141,453 US August 01, 2026
25% $111,022 10% $102,752 90% $141,453 75% $131,279 $120,105 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Database Specialist ?

Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data. The role may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Database Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Database Specialist ranges from $111,022 to $131,279 with the average base salary of $120,105. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,267 to $151,996 with the average total cash compensation of $135,791.

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