Database Administrators pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for database administrators is $52.73 an hour ($109,680 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($104,620). It is 5% higher than the Illinois median ($104,650).
Pay range for database administrators in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.92 | $60,150 |
| 25% of workers | $37.22 | $77,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.73 | $109,680 |
| 75% of workers | $65.38 | $135,990 |
| 90% of workers | $78.87 | $164,050 |
Database Administrators pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $114,630 | 50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $109,680 | 1,870 |
| Peoria | $86,960 | 30 |
| Springfield | $79,150 | 80 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database administrators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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