Database Administrators Salary in Illinois
Database Administrators in Illinois earn a median of $104,650 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,650
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($104,620)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,990; the top 10% earn over $163,970. Nationally the range is $60,230 to $163,320.
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Database Administrators pay in Illinois
How much do database administrators make in Illinois?
The median is $104,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,990 and the top 10% earn over $163,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for database administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $104,620). Living costs are not included.