Illinois Median
$104,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.31
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $104,620
State Rank
#18 of 51
2,340 employed here
How much does a Database Administrator make in Illinois?
Database Administrators in Illinois take home a median of $104,650 annually — roughly $50.31 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $104,620.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $59,990 while the top 10% make $163,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,390 and $133,710 a year.
Database Administrator salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,990 | $28.84 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $74,390 | $35.76 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $104,650 | $50.31 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $133,710 | $64.28 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $163,970 | $78.83 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories for Database Administrator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Database Administrator salary in other states
Utah $135,750Massachusetts $129,300New Jersey $125,860Maryland $124,300District of Columbia $118,540Colorado $118,340Washington $118,140Tennessee $115,500Texas $114,400North Carolina $113,900California $113,060Nevada $109,670Alaska $108,810Connecticut $108,270Georgia $106,810Rhode Island $106,020New York $105,900Arizona $104,280Vermont $104,230Florida $104,120Iowa $101,210Delaware $100,910Minnesota $100,700Missouri $100,270Oregon $100,260Kansas $100,170Pennsylvania $100,110Nebraska $100,020Wisconsin $100,020Michigan $99,830New Mexico $98,450Louisiana $98,270Ohio $97,190Oklahoma $95,320Alabama $93,900South Carolina $93,640Virginia $93,320New Hampshire $92,110Indiana $90,090Mississippi $87,790Kentucky $87,390Idaho $85,660Hawaii $85,500Montana $83,120South Dakota $82,540Arkansas $82,480Wyoming $82,480North Dakota $78,730West Virginia $73,490Maine $70,500
Working as a Database Administrator in Illinois
Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Database Administrators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($104,650) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Database Administrator make in Illinois?
The median Database Administrator salary in Illinois is $104,650 per year, or about $50.31 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $59,990 at the entry level to $163,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Database Administrators about 0% more than the national median of $104,620. Illinois ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Database Administrators?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $104,650 a year. About 2,340 Database Administrators are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.