50% of professionals earn between R 685 000 - R 750 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 725 000
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The average salary for a Database Administrator in South Africa is ZAR 725 000 - ZAR 750 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 737 500 per year, based on 457 active job listings.
The cities with the most Database Administrator job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Centurion, Durban. Johannesburg leads with 118 job openings.
Leading employers for Database Administrator roles in South Africa include ATS Client, E-Merge, k0deHut, Boardroom Appointments, Zensar Technologies.
Explore 457 Database Administrator job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.