Hiring a database administrator: the market today
The short answer ·
219 open postings ask for a database administrator as of Oct 10, 2026, from 69 employers. The median advertised pay is $139,950, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 148 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
219open postings
69employers hiring
$139,950median advertised pay
148new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 152 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a database administrator?
Competitive. 69 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 $139,950. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,543 in actual pay.