Database Administrator salary in India (2026)

Salary by experience

• Fresher (0–1 yr)₹5.2 LPA – ₹5.2 LPA · median ₹5.2 LPA (1)
• 1–2 years₹9.3 LPA – ₹9.3 LPA · median ₹9.3 LPA (1)
• 2–5 years₹13.6 LPA – ₹18.6 LPA · median ₹14.9 LPA (4)
• 5–8 years₹14.7 LPA – ₹26.5 LPA · median ₹25.1 LPA (6)
• 8+ years₹33.4 LPA – ₹43.6 LPA · median ₹39.5 LPA (6)

Companies paying most

• Code Cluster Venturesmedian ₹43.9 LPA (1 listing)
• Soft Works Solutionsmedian ₹43.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Code Bridge Labsmedian ₹40.5 LPA (1 listing)
• Portal Spark Innovationsmedian ₹38.5 LPA (1 listing)
• System Bridge Catalystmedian ₹33.9 LPA (1 listing)
• Tech Spark Catalystmedian ₹32.1 LPA (1 listing)
• Elite Wave Digitalmedian ₹27.8 LPA (1 listing)
• Soft Services Horizonmedian ₹26.1 LPA (1 listing)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Database Administrator salary in India?

The median Database Administrator salary in India is ₹25.1 LPA a year (about ₹2.09 lakh a month before tax). Most listings pay between ₹13.8 LPA and ₹35 LPA.

How much does a fresher Database Administrator earn in India?

With fresher (0–1 yr) of experience, Database Administrators typically earn ₹5.2 LPA to ₹5.2 LPA (median ₹5.2 LPA).

How much can an experienced Database Administrator earn?

With 8+ years of experience, the typical range is ₹33.4 LPA to ₹43.6 LPA, with a median of ₹39.5 LPA.

Which companies pay Database Administrators the most in India?

Among current listings, Code Cluster Ventures (median ₹43.9 LPA), Soft Works Solutions (median ₹43.5 LPA), Code Bridge Labs (median ₹40.5 LPA) pay the most.

Where do these numbers come from?

From 18 JobSpri listings in the last 12 months that show the salary. Each counts at the middle of its range; the range shown is the middle half of listings.