What Database Administrators earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $64,351.
Level I (Entry)
$80,649
220 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$103,124
1,226 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$125,008
536 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$145,000
498 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for database administrators
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Apple | $190,700 |
| $170,500 | |
| Accenture | $153,100 |
| Wgu | $150,000 |
| Citi | $147,720 |
| JPMORGAN Chase | $146,900 |
| Randstad Digital | $140,000 |
| The Vanguard | $138,703 |
| Snowflake | $136,448 |
| Visa | $134,368 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Database Administrators (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.