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Database administrator salary in Canada
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Median database administrator pay in Canada is $40.87/hr, with most earning between $25/hr and $61.03/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$40.87/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$25/hr
per hour
High
$61.03/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$85,010
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Database administrator salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $24.04/hr | $45.08/hr | $68.66/hr | $93,766 |
| Quebec | $22/hr | $43.96/hr | $55/hr | $91,437 |
| British Columbia | $28.75/hr | $43.96/hr | $60/hr | $91,437 |
| New Brunswick | $26.92/hr | $40.87/hr | $51.28/hr | $85,010 |
| Ontario | $24.58/hr | $40.87/hr | $61.54/hr | $85,010 |
| Alberta | $28.27/hr | $39.82/hr | $60.58/hr | $82,826 |
| Manitoba | $31.25/hr | $38.94/hr | $47.12/hr | $80,995 |
| Saskatchewan | $25.34/hr | $38.46/hr | $61.03/hr | $79,997 |
| Prince Edward Island | $18/hr | $36.30/hr | $49.23/hr | $75,504 |
| Nova Scotia | $20/hr | $33.65/hr | $76.92/hr | $69,992 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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