Optum Database Administrator salary
Based on 25 H-1B filings by Optum, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: DBA
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $110,065 |
| 25th | $110,531 |
| 50th (median) | $120,890 |
| 75th | $130,000 |
| 90th | $152,256 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $107,598 | $100,632 | $113,745 | 20 |
| FY2021 | $113,006 | $101,462 | $124,654 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $114,130 | $104,009 | $124,530 | 15 |
| FY2023 | $115,960 | $107,231 | $117,369 | 14 |
| FY2024 | $121,846 | $112,216 | $129,750 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $120,118 | $111,249 | $128,834 | 20 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 5 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Minnesota 5). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 1 |
| Level III · Experienced | $114,858 | 12 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 9 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a database administrator make at Optum?
In H-1B filings, Optum's median base salary for Database Administrator is $120,890; half of filings fall between $110,531 and $130,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Optum sponsor H-1B visas for database administrators?
Yes. Optum filed 25 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 Optum 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