Database Administrator salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 217 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert.
Also listed as: DBA
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,955 |
| 25th | $84,760 |
| 50th (median) | $108,545 |
| 75th | $132,100 |
| 90th | $147,460 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,374 | $74,520 | $109,000 | 113 |
| FY2021 | $105,082 | $84,430 | $122,000 | 89 |
| FY2022 | $114,179 | $84,835 | $130,166 | 112 |
| FY2023 | $96,762 | $83,250 | $123,517 | 70 |
| FY2024 | $101,670 | $84,760 | $128,841 | 107 |
| FY2025 | $110,000 | $85,000 | $140,207 | 130 |
| FY2026 | $104,000 | $81,120 | $123,750 | 87 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Database Administrator salary of $108,545 is worth about $105,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Database Administrators in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $104,280 in May 2025 (810 employed). The H-1B median here is $108,545, 4% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| American Express | $137,592 | 29 |
| EY | $121,804 | 26 |
| Amazon | $132,850 | 12 |
| NTT DATA | too few | 7 |
| Mphasis | too few | 6 |
| The Reinalt-Thomas | too few | 6 |
| Cognizant | too few | 4 |
| Infosys | too few | 4 |
| Deloitte | too few | 3 |
| Elevance Health | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $62,400 | 17 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $90,000 | 97 |
| Senior · Level III | $116,000 | 48 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,159 | 50 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $62,296 | $62,400 | 17 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,955 | $90,000 | 97 |
| Senior · Level III | $99,237 | $116,000 | 48 |
| Expert · Level IV | $118,518 | $140,159 | 50 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.