American Express Database Administrator salary
Based on 30 H-1B filings by American Express, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: DBA
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $104,236 |
| 25th | $120,868 |
| 50th (median) | $137,436 |
| 75th | $147,674 |
| 90th | $169,008 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | $134,035 | $121,357 | $144,490 | 18 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2025 | $143,879 | $121,196 | $147,349 | 19 |
| FY2026 | $137,281 | $117,175 | $152,122 | 11 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Arizona 29). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 4 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $145,721 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a database administrator make at American Express?
In H-1B filings, American Express's median base salary for Database Administrator is $137,436; half of filings fall between $120,868 and $147,674. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does American Express sponsor H-1B visas for database administrators?
Yes. American Express filed 30 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1242 (Database Administrators), so this page covers every job title American Express filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology