As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Database Administrator IV in the United Kingdom is £63,079, with an hourly rate of £30, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £54,546 to £74,305, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £54,546
50TH(Median)   £63,079
75TH   £74,305
Database Administrator IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Database Administrator IV Salary £54,546 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Database Administrator IV Salary £63,079 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Database Administrator IV Salary £74,305 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Database Administrator IV salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Database Administrator IV is about £63,079 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £30, a monthly salary of about £5,257, and a weekly pay of around £1,213. Click the switch button below to see more details about Database Administrator IV hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Database Administrator IV's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £54,928 - £60,277, while Intermediate make £55,692 - £60,914, Senior earn £56,838 - £61,805, Specialist earn £58,621 - £63,414, Expert can reach £60,914 - £66,430 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Database Administrator IV £58,621
Intermediate Level Database Administrator IV £59,258
Senior Level Database Administrator IV £60,277
Specialist Level Database Administrator IV £61,805
Expert Level Database Administrator IV £64,252
£58,621 0 yr
£59,258 < 2 yrs
£60,277 2-4 yrs
£61,805 5-8 yrs
£64,252 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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Skills to Boost a Database Administrator IV Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Database Administrator IV. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 4% salary raise, while strong AWS skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Database Design 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.
AWS
Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.
Database Design
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Database Administrator IV field include Analysis (4%), AWS (3%), Database Design (2%), Database Security (1%), and Operating System (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis £65,602
Analysis
£65,602
4%
AWS £64,971
AWS
£64,971
3%
Database Design £64,341
Database Design
£64,341
2%
Database Security £63,710
Database Security
£63,710
1%
Operating System £63,710
Operating System
£63,710
1%
Analysis
6.83%
AWS
3.66%
Database Design
1.78%
Database Security
6.56%
Operating System
4.45%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Database Administrator IV are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £68,125 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £63,548, and Manchester pays around £60,464 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Database Administrator II makes less than a Database Administrator IV. A Database Administrator II earns an average annual salary of £44,802. And a Database Administrator IV earns an average annual salary of £63,079.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Database Administrator II
£39,618
£49,849
Oracle Database Administrator
£39,894
£50,233
Buyer IV
£48,211
£68,983
Database Developer
£39,372
£49,543
Database Administration Manager
£47,907
£75,519

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