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.
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
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Database Administrator Salary Range - South Africa
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Database Administrator | R 37,340/month | +16% |
| Oracle Database Administrator | R 35,730/month | +11% |
| SQL Database Administrator | R 34,440/month | +7% |
| Junior Database Administrator | R 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 Salary | R 386,300/year |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -56% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
27%
27%
Male
73%
73%
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