Remote Database Administrator Salary
Remote database administrator jobs pay a median $135k base, with most roles between $115k and $155k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 33 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 173 open roles hiring now.
Remote database administrator salary
The median base salary for a remote database administrator is $135k per year, with most roles between $115k and $155k — across 33 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 47% from entry ($95k) to senior ($140k) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote database administrators make?
The median base salary for a remote database administrator is about $135k per year, with most roles between $115k and $155k — across 33 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 Jobgether, Sonsoft Inc, knowmad mood, GDIT, Exiger, 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, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS, Python, Oracle. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote database administrator jobs require?
59% 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?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 173 open remote database administrator roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 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.