MS SQL Database Administrator Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a MS SQL Database Administrator make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a MS SQL Database Administrator in Chicago, IL is $76,535. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,795 to $85,857, with most professionals earning between $61,749 and $94,344.

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Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that.

December 09, 2022

Facilitate database restores and data refreshes in non-production environments.

January 17, 2023

Evaluate user requests for data and system access against the existing data environment and security model.

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Recommend, implement, and execute strategies for high-availability, database recovery, disaster recovery, and scripting as needed to accomplish tasks presented.

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Average Salary Range for MS SQL Database Administrator in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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68795

85857

76535

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

70279

88425

78212

What is the average salary for MS SQL Database Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of MS SQL Database Administrator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for MS SQL Database Administrator ranges from $68,795 to $85,857 with the average base salary of $76,535. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,279 to $88,425 with the average total cash compensation of $78,212.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,535	$68,795 - $85,857
Bonus	$1,677	$1,483 - $2,568
Total Pay	$78,212	$70,279 - $88,425

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

MS SQL Database Administrator Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,795 - $85,857	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,795 - $85,857	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,715 - $85,757	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,769 - $85,824	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,769 - $85,824	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,357 - $84,063	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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