Hiring a database administrator: the market today
The short answer ·
229 open postings ask for a database administrator as of Nov 11, 2026, from 81 employers. The median advertised pay is $140,331, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 72 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 165 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a database administrator?
Competitive. 81 employers are hiring the role right now, led by CGS Federal with 40 open postings.
What should I pay a database administrator?
Advertised pay centers on $140,331. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,616 in actual pay.
Where is a database administrator being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in Maryland (43), Virginia (37) and the District of Columbia (23). Together they hold 45% of its 229 open postings.
Who can help me hire a database administrator?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.