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Database Administrator Salary in Salt Lake City UT (2026)
Enterprise tech and telecom core data needs.
Median Salary: $141,550
Range: $95K – $236K
CoL Tier: Low · 3-Year Trend: +4.5% · Source: Built In; Coursera (calculated)
Avg Total Comp
$131,100
Experience Level
Senior Architects hit $231k+; national median at $149k.
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