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Database Administrator Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£49,979 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£42,500 £49,979 £120,250

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Database Administrator in United Kingdom is £49,979 per year as of July 2026, based on 101 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £42,500, while senior specialists can earn up to £120,250. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £660 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Database Administrator.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Database Administrator over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

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📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Database Administrator in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	111	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Database Administrator	101	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	55	1	0
Entry Level	£42,500
Junior	£44,749
Median Salary	£49,979
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£59,000
Expert / Top Earners	£120,250