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Associate Database Programmer Salaries

Associate Database Programmer salaries in Canada

Base pay
$57K - $91K/yr
$72K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$5K/yrAverage
$2K - $10K/yrRange
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Last updated Jul 6, 2026562 Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
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Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Database Administrator
10-14 Years
$96K - $110K/yr
Montreal, QC

submitted on Jun 29, 2026

$96K - $110K/yr
Database Administrator
4-6 Years
$72K/yr
$69K • $3K
Vancouver, BC

submitted on Jun 16, 2026

$72K/yr
$69K • $3K
Database Administrator
1-3 Years
$65K - $75K/yr
Ottawa, ON

submitted on May 13, 2026

$65K - $75K/yr
Database Administrator
10-14 Years
$81K/yr
$81K • $0
London, ON

submitted on Apr 2, 2026

$81K/yr
$81K • $0
Database Administrator
10-14 Years
$24K/yr
$24K • $0
Toronto, ON

submitted on Mar 4, 2026

$24K/yr
$24K • $0
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Database Administrator
4-6 Years
$82K - $94K/yr
Markham, ON

submitted on Dec 25, 2025

$82K - $94K/yr
Database Administrator
1-3 Years
$46K - $54K/yr
Toronto, ON

submitted on Nov 23, 2025

$46K - $54K/yr
Database Administrator
10-14 Years
$126K/yr
$126K • $0
Toronto, ON

submitted on Nov 18, 2025

$126K/yr
$126K • $0
Database Administrator
4-6 Years
$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Maple Ridge, BC

submitted on Nov 15, 2025

$93K/yr
$93K • $0
Database Administrator
4-6 Years
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Mississauga, ON

submitted on Nov 11, 2025

$82K/yr
$82K • $0

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Job prospects for engineers in Canada are good, with ample opportunities across the country. Starting salaries are high, especially in Alberta where the construction industry is thriving. Architectural and design services are the largest employers of Canadian engineers, but the field of biomechanical engineering is also rapidly growing with rising wages. Workers in the engineering industry require post-secondary education and ongoing training to maintain their skills.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Database Administrator salaries

The average salary for a Database Administrator is $76,783 per year or $37 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $133,677 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $59,020 (25th percentile) and $101,606 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 562 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Database Administrator employees in Canada as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Database Administrator in Canada is $101,606 per year, $8,467 per month or $49 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Database Administrator in Canada is $59,020 per year, $4,918 per month or $28 per hour.
Salaries for database administrators are higher than average. British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan pay the highest out of all the provinces and territories. Database administrators working in the banking industry have the highest salaries. For those looking to make more money as a database administrator, there is more opportunity for this if you attend graduate school or get your doctorate. Salaries for database administrators will continue to rise over the next few years as there is a high demand for workers in the industry.
To make more money as a database administrator, try to hone your technical skills as much as you can. Pursue training and coursework in Oracle Database, Agile, Linux, Windows, Cloud and DBMS software and systems, UNIX, and DMLSS. It can also help to master D2B and UDB. A master’s degree in a field such as information technology or computer science, while not required, can teach you many of these skills at the level you’ll need to eventually get promoted and earn more. Experience will also serve you well and qualify you for raises and promotions.
For a lot of organizations, database administrators are crucial team members, without whom operations would grind to a halt. It’s important to drive that point home during any salary negotiations. Emphasize the importance of what you do and how it contributes to your company’s survival. It’s important to remember that even though you may be indispensable to your company, your technical skills, education, and experience should always be as good as you can make them. You’ll want to be prepared to show your employer the reasons you deserve a raise, and shouldn’t rely on your value to the organization alone.
About 73.09% of Database Administrator professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $4,697 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Database Administrator in Canada as a good salary.
Database Administrator professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $47,010 and $133,677 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $76,783 following the average career path of a Database Administrator.
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