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Database administrator salary in South Africa

How much does a Database Administrator make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 34 105

The average salary for a database administrator is R 34 105 per month in South Africa. 44 salaries reported, updated at 28 September 2026

Database Administrator job openings in South Africa

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Database Administrator
CCG Systems3out of 5 stars.
Johannesburg, Gauteng
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Database Administrator in South Africa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Legal Aid South Africa
 
R 958 824per year
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e-Merge IT Recruitment
 
R 955 000per year
SITA
 
R 744 864per year
Isilumko Staffing
 
R 720 000per year
Network Recruitment
 
R 498 000per year
Dimension Data
 
R 420 000per year

Highest paying cities near South Africa for Database Administrators

  1. Sandton, Gauteng
    R 58 496 per month
  2. Pretoria, Gauteng
    R 54 143 per month
  3. Erasmuskloof, Gauteng
    R 50 809 per month
  4. Randburg, Gauteng
    R 46 170 per month
  5. Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
    R 45 597 per month

Where can a Database Administrator earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Database Administrator

The average salary for a Database Administrator is R 34 105 per month in South Africa. This figure is based on 44 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 28 September 2026.

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Database Administrator salaries typically range between a low of R 16 709 and a high of R 69 611 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Database Administrator include Legal Aid South Africa ($958 824 per year) and e-Merge IT Recruitment ($955 000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Database Administrator salary compares to related positions:

  • Senior Database Administrator: Average R 795 394 per year
  • Junior Database Administrator: Average R 17 320 per month

How much do similar professions as Database Administrator get paid in South Africa?

Senior Database Administrator

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Average R 795 394 per year

Junior Database Administrator

Job openings
Average R 17 320 per month