Database Administrator salary in Raleigh, NC
Based on 169 certified H-1B filings in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Cary, Morrisville, Apex, New Hill, Holly Springs.
Also listed as: DBA
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,336 |
| 25th | $96,678 |
| 50th (median) | $117,730 |
| 75th | $136,448 |
| 90th | $158,156 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,600 | $81,000 | $97,162 | 87 |
| FY2021 | $100,732 | $82,715 | $118,749 | 50 |
| FY2022 | $102,969 | $89,688 | $121,326 | 58 |
| FY2023 | $103,376 | $84,000 | $117,202 | 64 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $95,170 | $136,350 | 74 |
| FY2025 | $126,469 | $93,246 | $136,448 | 109 |
| FY2026 | $117,032 | $97,000 | $136,448 | 60 |
Cost of living
Raleigh's median Database Administrator salary of $117,730 is worth about $119,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Raleigh = 98.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Database Administrators in the Raleigh, NC area earned a median of $122,950 in May 2025 (510 employed). The H-1B median here is $117,730, 4% lower.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $135,000 | 25 |
| UBS | too few | 7 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | too few | 7 |
| Amazon | too few | 6 |
| MetLife Group | too few | 6 |
| Relx | too few | 4 |
| Infosys | too few | 3 |
| Biogen | too few | 3 |
| Capgemini America | too few | 3 |
| Gilead Sciences | 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 | $79,123 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $97,000 | 80 |
| Senior · Level III | $119,805 | 24 |
| Expert · Level IV | $136,448 | 47 |
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 | $67,184 | $79,123 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $89,336 | $97,000 | 80 |
| Senior · Level III | $116,563 | $119,805 | 24 |
| Expert · Level IV | $133,640 | $136,448 | 47 |
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.