How much does a Database Administrator earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Database Administrator in Canada ranges from CAD 93,750 to CAD 111,950 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,808 job listings

Salary Guide

Database Administrator Salary in Canada

Based on 3,808 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$93,750 - $111,950

Median salary

$93,750 - $111,950

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K

25th percentile$80K

Median$94K

75th percentile$112K

90th percentile$129K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $111,950 CAD

The median salary is $93,750

Top cities

Toronto928 job openings

Montréal263 job openings

Winnipeg242 job openings

Calgary238 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)202 job openings

Vancouver148 job openings

Mississauga124 job openings

Edmonton80 job openings

Ottawa50 job openings

Halifax32 job openings

Brampton24 job openings

Langley22 job openings

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CAD 90,000 - 110,750-2%

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CAD 100,000 - 123,600+9%

Data Analyst

CAD 75,000 - 90,000-20%

Systems Administrator

CAD 85,000 - 100,000-10%

Frontend Developer

CAD 83,725 - 114,800-3%

Network Engineer

CAD 88,500 - 112,000-3%

QA Engineer

CAD 81,600 - 100,000-12%

Software Engineer

CAD 110,000 - 137,200+20%

Backend Developer

CAD 91,800 - 120,600+3%

Database Administrator

3,808 job openings

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The average salary for a Database Administrator in Canada is CAD 93,750 - CAD 111,950 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 102,850 per year, based on 3,808 active job listings.

The cities with the most Database Administrator job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montréal, Winnipeg, Calgary, Montreal (administrative Region). Toronto leads with 928 job openings.

Explore 3,808 Database Administrator job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.