How much does a Database Administrator earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Database Administrator in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 55,000 to GBP 73,854 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,349 job listings

Salary Guide

Database Administrator Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,349 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£55,000 - £73,854

Median salary

£55,000 - £73,854

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£32k

25th percentile£40k

Median£55k

75th percentile£74k

90th percentile£85k

50% of professionals earn between £40,000 - £73,854 GBP

The median salary is £55,000

Top cities

London373 job openings

Manchester49 job openings

Glasgow38 job openings

Leeds28 job openings

Birmingham25 job openings

Cardiff21 job openings

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Database Administrator

3,349 job openings

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The average salary for a Database Administrator in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 73,854 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 64,427 per year, based on 3,349 active job listings.

The cities with the most Database Administrator job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham. London leads with 373 job openings.

Explore 3,349 Database Administrator job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.