Senior SQL Database Administrator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Senior SQL Database Administrator make in Chicago, IL? The average Senior SQL Database Administrator salary in Chicago, IL is $106,150 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $94,387 and $119,094. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Sr Database Developer / Administrator / SQL / ETL - active Secre with Security Clearance
General Dynamics Information Technology - JACKSONVILLE , FL
Sr Database Developer/Administrator Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Sr Database Developer/Administratorwith GDIT supporting TSA. This posi
- 1 day ago
SQL Database Administrator with Security Clearance
Lawelawe Defense Inc - FORT KNOX , KY
Who we are Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government cl
- 1 day ago
SQL Server Database Administrator with Security Clearance
ManTech International - TAMPA , FL
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented SQL Server Database Administrator to join our team in the Tampa, Florida. Responsibilities include but a
- 1 day ago
SQL Developer / Database Administrator with Security Clearance
HumanIT Solutions LLC - BEAVERCREEK , OH
Title SQL Developer / Database Administrator Clearance Requirements Secret / Top Secret Certification Requirements 8570 Certification Location Beavercreek, OH D
- 1 day ago
NCIS SQL Database Administrator | Top Secret clearance with Security Clearance
General Dynamics Information Technology - QUANTICO , VA
Transform technology into opportunity as a SQL Database Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matte
- 1 day ago
Sr. Database Administrator with Security Clearance
BigBear.ai - WASHINGTON , DC
Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Sr. Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) to work as part of the infrastructure team to ensure optimal operation of each of the data
- 2 days ago

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