Sql Database Administrator Salaries

Sql Database Administrator salaries in United Kingdom

Base pay
£36K - £56K/yr
£45K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£1K/yrAverage
£589 - £3K/yrRange
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Last updated 10 Jul 202630 Salaries submitted
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22 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
SQL Database Administrator
7-9 Years
£37K/yr
£37K • £0
Bath, England
£37K/yr
£37K • £0
SQL Database Administrator
7-9 Years
£51K/yr
£49K • £2K
London, England
£51K/yr
£49K • £2K
SQL Database Administrator
15+ Years
£44K/yr
£44K • £0
Windsor, South East England, England
£44K/yr
£44K • £0
SQL Database Administrator
1-3 Years
£28K - £32K/yr
Telford, England
£28K - £32K/yr
SQL Database Administrator
10-14 Years
£48K - £56K/yr
Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England
£48K - £56K/yr
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SQL Database Administrator
4-6 Years
£34K - £40K/yr
Telford, England
£34K - £40K/yr
SQL Database Administrator
10-14 Years
£52K - £60K/yr
Crawley, West Sussex, South East England, England
£52K - £60K/yr
SQL Database Administrator
10-14 Years
£38K - £44K/yr
Manchester, England
£38K - £44K/yr
SQL Database Administrator
7-9 Years
£42K - £48K/yr
Bath, England
£42K - £48K/yr
SQL Database Administrator
15+ Years
£46K - £54K/yr
Ashton Keynes, England
£46K - £54K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about SQL Database Administrator salaries

The average salary for a SQL Database Administrator is £46,029 per year or £22 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £72,562 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £36,695 (25th percentile) and £58,176 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 30 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by SQL Database Administrator employees in United Kingdom as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a SQL Database Administrator in United Kingdom is £58,176 per year, £4,848 per month or £28 per hour.
The lowest salary for a SQL Database Administrator in United Kingdom is £36,695 per year, £3,058 per month or £18 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a SQL Database Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £34,722 per year (estimate) and goes up to £61,405 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 72.65% of SQL Database Administrator professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £1,243 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a SQL Database Administrator in United Kingdom as a good salary.
SQL Database Administrator professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £30,048 and £72,562 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £46,029 following the average career path of a SQL Database Administrator.