How much does a database administrator make in Illinois?
$104,700a year
Median yearly pay for database administrators in Illinois. That is $50.31 an hour or $8,721 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.31
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,990Median: $104,700Highest 10%: $164,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| 25th | $74,390 | $35.76 | |
| Median | $104,700 | $50.31 | |
| 75th | $133,700 | $64.28 | |
| 90th | $164,000 | $78.83 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $114,600 |
| Chicago, IL | $109,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $104,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $86,960 |
| Springfield, IL | $79,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for database administrators.
| 15. Georgia | $106,800 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $106,000 |
| 17. New York | $105,900 |
| 18. Illinois | $104,700 |
| 19. Arizona | $104,300 |
| 20. Vermont | $104,200 |
| 21. Florida | $104,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a database administrator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $50.31 ($104,700 a year).
Do database administrators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $104,700 against $104,600 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for database administrator pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays database administrators the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $114,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.