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Database administrator salary in South Africa

How much does a Database Administrator make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 30 081

The average salary for a database administrator is R 30 081 per month in South Africa. 39 salaries reported, updated at 22 July 2026

Database Administrator job openings in South Africa

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Principal Solutions Consultant...
First Technology3.4out of 5 stars.
Midrand, Gauteng
3 weeks 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 910 714per year
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SITA
 
R 741 544per year
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Isilumko Staffing
 
R 720 000per year
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Network Recruitment
 
R 498 000per year
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Dimension Data
 
R 420 000per year
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Highest paying cities near South Africa for Database Administrators

  1. Sandton, Gauteng
    R 58 496 per month
  2. Erasmuskloof, Gauteng
    R 50 809 per month
  3. Johannesburg North, Gauteng
    R 49 860 per month
  4. Randburg, Gauteng
    R 44 608 per month
  5. Pretoria, Gauteng
    R 39 926 per month

Where can a Database Administrator earn more?

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

Senior Database Administrator

Job openings
Average R 829 711 per year

Junior Database Administrator

Job openings
Average R 17 320 per month