Remote Database Administrator Salary in United States
Remote database administrator jobs in United States pay a median $143k base, with most roles between $118k and $165k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 28 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 105 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote database administrator salary
The median base salary for a remote database administrator is $143k per year, with most roles between $118k and $165k — across 28 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 44% from mid level ($109k) to senior ($157k) 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 in United States?
The median base salary for a remote database administrator in United States is about $143k per year, with most roles between $118k and $165k — across 28 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, ServiceNow, Guidehouse, Unisys, Peraton, 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, PostgreSQL, AWS, Azure, Python. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote database administrator jobs require?
62% 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 105 open remote database administrator roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 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.