The salary trajectory of a a SQL Server Database Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $106,313 per year (estimate) and goes up to $204,837 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a SQL Server Database Administrator at Code X is $140,665 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $201,510 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $117,465 (25th percentile) and $170,257 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Code X SQL Server Database Administrator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
SQL Server Database Administrator professionals typically earn between $56 and $82 per hour.
SQL Server Database Administrator professionals typically earn between $9,789 and $14,188 monthly.