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Database Administrator salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Database Administrator at tech startups in United States is $137k a year (middle half $121k to $168k), based on 8 job postings from 5 companies that publish a pay range. 12% of these postings are remote.
$137kmedian, United States
$121k–$168kmiddle half (P25–P75)
8postings from 5 companies
12%remote postings
Ranks #350 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 35% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $136k. Average posted range: $127k to $184k.
Database Administrator pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $137k | $121k to $168k | 8 | 5 | 12% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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