As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Administrator I in the United Kingdom is £37,775, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,072 to £44,623, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,072
50TH(Median)   £37,775
75TH   £44,623
Database Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary £30,072 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary £37,775 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Administrator I Salary £44,623 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Database Administrator I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Administrator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Administrator I is about £37,775 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,148, and a weekly pay of around £726. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Administrator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Database Administrator Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Database Administrator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £34,326 - £38,490, while Intermediate make £35,246 - £39,308, Senior earn £36,970 - £40,841, Specialist earn £37,200 - £41,148, Expert can reach £37,545 - £41,352 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Administrator I £37,200
Intermediate Level Database Administrator I £37,979
Senior Level Database Administrator I £39,513
Specialist Level Database Administrator I £39,819
Expert Level Database Administrator I £40,024
£37,200 0 yr
£37,979 < 2 yrs
£39,513 2-4 yrs
£39,819 5-8 yrs
£40,024 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 2%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Database Administrator I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Database Administrator I. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong Data Entry skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Data Warehouse can result in a 2% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Data Entry
Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
Data Warehouse
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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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Database Administrator I field include Analysis (4%), Data Entry (2%), Data Warehouse (2%), Installation (1%), and Agile (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £39,286
Analysis
£39,286
4%
Data Entry £38,531
Data Entry
£38,531
2%
Data Warehouse £38,531
Data Warehouse
£38,531
2%
Installation £38,153
Installation
£38,153
1%
Agile £38,153
Agile
£38,153
1%
Analysis
6.83%
Data Entry
8.54%
Data Warehouse
1.16%
Installation
0.69%
Agile
8.01%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Database Administrator I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Database Administrator I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £40,797 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £38,056, and Manchester pays around £36,209 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Database Administrator II or Database Administrator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Database Administrator II makes more than a Database Administrator I. A Database Administrator II earns an average annual salary of £44,802. And a Database Administrator I earns an average annual salary of £37,775.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Database Administrator II
£39,618
£49,849
Oracle Database Administrator
£39,894
£50,233
Network Administrator I
£24,215
£35,907
Contracts Administrator I
£24,180
£37,086
Web Administrator I
£28,548
£43,362

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