IBM employees working as SQL Server Database Administrator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 50% lower than the average of SQL Server Database Administrator professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a SQL Server Database Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,690 per year (estimate) and goes up to $205,844 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a SQL Server Database Administrator at IBM is $141,236 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $202,291 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $117,949 (25th percentile) and $170,930 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by IBM 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 $9,829 and $14,244 monthly.