As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Akin, IL is $112,717, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,168 weekly, or $9,393 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 Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $96,428 to $132,758. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($104,191) and 75th percentile ($123,207), while top earners (90th percentile) make $132,758 per year. This $19,016 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, Akin Database Specialist often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. 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 $96,428 Akin, IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $104,191 Akin, IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $112,717 Akin, IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $123,207 Akin, IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $132,758 Akin, IL June 01, 2026
25% $104,191 10% $96,428 90% $132,758 75% $123,207 $112,717 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

Akin, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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