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Database Administrator Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA (2026)
Enterprise tech and telecom core data needs.
Median Salary: $201,150
Range: $135K – $335K
CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +4.5% · Source: Built In; Coursera (calculated)
Avg Total Comp
$186,300
Experience Level
Senior Architects hit $231k+; national median at $149k.
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