Database administrator salary in South Africa

The average salary for a Database Administrator is R 33 211 per month in South Africa. This figure is based on 43 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 12 August 2026.

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Database Administrator salaries typically range between a low of R 16 472 and a high of R 66 961 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Database Administrator include Sandton, Gauteng at R 58 496 per month, Johannesburg North, Gauteng at R 52 035 per month and Erasmuskloof, Gauteng at R 50 809 per month.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Database Administrator include Legal Aid South Africa (US$958 824 per year) and e-Merge IT Recruitment (US$910 714 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 806 716 per year
• Junior Database Administrator: Average R 17 320 per month