As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a SQL DBA in Cardiff, UK is £47,659, with an hourly rate of £23, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £38,800 to £56,218, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £38,800
50TH(Median)   £47,659
75TH   £56,218
SQL DBA Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile SQL DBA Salary £38,800 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile SQL DBA Salary £47,659 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile SQL DBA Salary £56,218 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a SQL DBA Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified SQL DBA salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a SQL DBA is about £47,659 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £23, a monthly salary of about £3,972, and a weekly pay of around £917. Click the switch button below to see more details about SQL DBA hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do SQL DBAs Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A SQL DBA's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £39,990 - £45,411, while Intermediate make £40,783 - £46,072, Senior earn £45,014 - £49,831, Specialist earn £48,553 - £53,535, Expert can reach £49,192 - £54,302 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level SQL DBA £43,692
Intermediate Level SQL DBA £44,353
Senior Level SQL DBA £48,298
Specialist Level SQL DBA £51,875
Expert Level SQL DBA £52,513
£43,692 0 yr
£44,353 < 2 yrs
£48,298 2-4 yrs
£51,875 5-8 yrs
£52,513 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 1%
Specialist Level 9%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for SQL DBA?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for SQL DBA are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £51,264 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £47,819, and Manchester pays around £45,499 annually.

Which Job Pays More: SQL Developer or SQL DBA?

As of April 22, 2025 , a SQL Developer makes less than a SQL DBA. A SQL Developer earns an average annual salary of £42,773. And a SQL DBA earns an average annual salary of £47,467.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
SQL Developer Cardiff, UK
£31,083
£41,811
DBA - Experienced Cardiff, UK
£39,952
£50,269
DBA II Cardiff, UK
£39,672
£49,917
DBA Manager Cardiff, UK
£48,237
£76,039
Oracle DBA -Experienced Cardiff, UK
£40,168
£50,579

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