How much does a Database Administrator earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Database Administrator in South Africa ranges from ZAR 700 795 to ZAR 725 398 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 728 job listings

Salary Guide

Database Administrator Salary in South Africa

Based on 728 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 700 795 - R 725 398

Median salary

R 700 795 - R 725 398

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 541K

25th percentileR 676K

MedianR 701K

75th percentileR 725K

90th percentileR 834K

50% of professionals earn between R 676 193 - R 725 398 ZAR

The median salary is R 700 795

Top cities

Johannesburg161 job openings

Pretoria89 job openings

Cape Town86 job openings

Centurion62 job openings

Durban45 job openings

Sandton39 job openings

Randburg29 job openings

Midrand26 job openings

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Database Administrator

728 job openings

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The average salary for a Database Administrator in South Africa is ZAR 700 795 - ZAR 725 398 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 713 097 per year, based on 728 active job listings.

The cities with the most Database Administrator job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Centurion, Durban. Johannesburg leads with 161 job openings.

Explore 728 Database Administrator job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.