Database Administrator Salary in South Africa

R 32,190
per month
per year
R 386,300
per year
per month

Database Administrator Average Salary

The average salary for a Database Administrator in SA is R 32 190 gross per month (R 386 300 gross per year), which is 37% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a Database Administrator can expect an average starting salary of R 13 320. The highest salaries can exceed R 45 359.
R 13,320
Low
R 32,190
Average salary
R 45,359
High
R 159,800
Low
R 386,300
Average salary
R 544,300
High

Database Administrator Salary Range - South Africa

Low
R 13,320
Average salary
R 32,190
Senior
R 37,620
High
R 45,359
Low
R 159,800
Average salary
R 386,300
Senior
R 451,400
High
R 544,300
Among IT Database Administrators in South Africa, Junior Database Administrators (DBA) tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled professionals like SQL Database Administrators, Oracle Database Administrators or Senior Database Administrators enjoy the highest salaries.

Database Administrator - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Database AdministratorR 37,340/month
+16% 
Oracle Database AdministratorR 35,730/month
+11% 
SQL Database AdministratorR 34,440/month
+7% 
Junior Database AdministratorR 14,810/month
 -54%

Database Administrator - Pay by Experience Level

In South Africa, an Entry Level Database Administrator with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 170 000 gross per year. An intermediate level Database Administrator with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 380 000, while a Senior DBA with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 450 000. Database Administrators with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 480 000 yearly.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Database Administrator in SA

Late Career▲ +24%
Senior▲ +16%
Average SalaryR 386,300/year
Intermediate Level▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -56%

Gender Breakdown

Female
27%
Male
73%

Database Administrator - Related Salaries

The salary and wage information presented on this page is based on the actual salaries offered to candidates in Database Administrator job vacancies published on Jobted South Africa in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Database Administrator

How much does a Database Administrator make in South Africa?
A Database Administrator in South Africa earns an average of R 32 190 gross per month, which is about R 386 300 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Database Administrator updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Database Administrator in South Africa?
The starting salary of a Database Administrator in South Africa is around R 13 320 gross per month. Junior Database Administrators (DBA) usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Database Administrator in South Africa?
The highest salary of a Database Administrator in South Africa can reach and exceed R 45 359 gross per month. SQL Database Administrators, Oracle Database Administrators or Senior Database Administrators usually have the highest salaries.
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