As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Database Specialist in Phoenix, AZ is $118,638, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,282 weekly, or $9,887 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $101,494 to $139,732. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($109,664) and 75th percentile ($129,679), while top earners (90th percentile) make $139,732 per year. This $20,015 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, Phoenix Database Specialist often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 391 statewide for Database Specialist job salary. 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 $101,494 Phoenix, AZ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $109,664 Phoenix, AZ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $118,638 Phoenix, AZ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $129,679 Phoenix, AZ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Database Specialist Salary $139,732 Phoenix, AZ June 01, 2026
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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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Database Specialist ranges from $109,664 to $129,679 with the average base salary of $118,638. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,215 to $149,401 with the average total cash compensation of $133,473.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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