Database administrator salary in Canada

The average salary for a Database Administrator is $78,631 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 195 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Database Administrator salaries typically range between a low of $54,563 and a high of $113,316 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Database Administrator include Montréal, QC at $98,024 per year, Ottawa, ON at $93,928 per year and Toronto, ON at $89,428 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Database Administrator include Central 1 Credit Union ($176,800 per year) and BeachHead ($162,476 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Database Administrator salary compares to related positions:

• Senior Database Administrator: Average $103,911 per year
• Junior Database Administrator: Average $99,875 per year