Database Administrator Salary in New Zealand

NZ$82,320
per year
per hour
NZ$41.65
per hour
per year
Bonus
NZ$5,300/year

Database Administrator - Average Salary NZ

The median (average) salary for a Database Administrator in New Zealand is NZ$82,320 per year (NZ$41.65 per hour), which is 33% higher than the national median (average) salary.
Database Administrator (DBA) salary range: NZ$59,589 to NZ$120,640.
NZ$59,589
Low
NZ$82,320
Median salary
NZ$120,640
High
NZ$30.15
Low
NZ$41.65
Median salary
NZ$61.05
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
NZ$2,000
NZ$63,100
NZ$128,140
Base SalaryNZ$59,589 - 120,640
BonusNZ$2,000 - 7,500
Total CompensationNZ$61,589 - 128,140
NZ$30.15
NZ$15.50
NZ$61.05
Base SalaryNZ$30.15 - 61.05
Total CompensationNZ$30.15 - 61.05

Database Administrator Salary Range

Low
NZ$59,589
Median salary
NZ$82,320
Senior
NZ$91,211
High
NZ$120,640
Low
NZ$30.15
Median salary
NZ$41.65
Senior
NZ$46.15
High
NZ$61.05
Among DBA, Junior Database Administrators tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Database Administrators or highly skilled professionals with experience with cloud database hosting services (such as AWS or Azure) usually earn more.

Database Administrator - Pay by Experience Level in New Zealand

An Entry Level Database Administrator with up to three years experience can expect to earn an average compensation of NZ$62,000 gross per year. A mid weight Database Administrator with four to nine years of experience tipically earns NZ$80,000, while the average income for a Senior Database Administrator with ten to twenty years of experience is estimated to be around NZ$91,000. Database Administrators with more than twenty years of experience may earn more than NZ$110,000.

How Work Experience Affects the Pay of a Database Administrator

Late Career▲ +34%
Senior▲ +11%
Average SalaryNZ$82,320/year
Mid Weight▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -25%

Gender Breakdown

Female
14%
Male
86%

Database Administrator - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated. Salary data are from Database Administrator job vacancies advertised on Jobted NZ and published data on pay rates.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Database Administrator

How much does a Database Administrator make in New Zealand?
A Database Administrator in New Zealand earns an average of NZ$82,320 gross per year, which is about NZ$41.65 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Database Administrator updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Database Administrator in New Zealand?
The starting salary of a Database Administrator in New Zealand is around NZ$59,589 gross per year. Junior Database Administrators usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Database Administrator in New Zealand?
The highest salary of a Database Administrator in New Zealand can reach and exceed NZ$120,640 gross per year. Database Administrators with experience with cloud database hosting services (such as AWS or Azure) usually have the highest salaries.
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