Remote Database Administrator Jobs in United States
Remote database administrator jobs in United States pay a median $143k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 77 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are SQL Server, SQL, AWS.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Most in-demand database administrator skills
Personal and Business Banking
Database Administrator
Penn State University
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Disney
Senior Database Engineer, Site Reliability
Remote database administrator salary
The median base salary for a remote database administrator is $143k per year, with most roles between $123k and $163k — across 18 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 29% from mid level ($116k) to senior ($150k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote database administrators
Experience mix across 77 open remote database administrator roles.
Top companies hiring remote database administrators
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote database administrators make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote database administrator in United States is about $143k per year, with most roles between $123k and $163k — across 18 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote database administrators?
Companies hiring remote database administrators right now include CGS Federal, ICF, NetDocuments, GDIT, Highmark Health, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote database administrator job?
Across current remote database administrator postings, the most requested skills are SQL Server, SQL, AWS, PostgreSQL, Azure, VB.NET. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote database administrator jobs require?
66% of open remote database administrator roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a database administrator remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 77 open remote database administrator roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote database administrator jobs?
Every remote database administrator job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.