Hiring a database administrator: the market today
The short answer ·
161 open postings ask for a database administrator as of Sep 25, 2026, from 47 employers. The median advertised minimum is $107,900. 50 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
161open postings
47employers hiring
$107,900median advertised minimum
50new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 104 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a database administrator?
Competitive. 47 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 39 open postings.
What should I pay a database administrator?
Advertised minimums center on $107,900. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,509 in actual pay.