The salary trajectory of a SQL Server Database Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,755 per year (estimate) and goes up to $206,009 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a SQL Server Database Administrator at Code X is $141,329 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $202,419 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $118,028 (25th percentile) and $171,040 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Code X SQL Server Database Administrator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
SQL Server Database Administrator professionals typically earn between $57 and $82 per hour.
SQL Server Database Administrator professionals typically earn between $9,836 and $14,253 monthly.