The salary trajectory of a SQL Server Database Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,727 per year (estimate) and goes up to $205,938 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a SQL Server Database Administrator at SQL Developer is $141,289 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $202,364 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $117,994 (25th percentile) and $170,993 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by SQL Developer 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 $9,833 and $14,249 monthly.