Database Administrators Salary in Illinois

Database administrators in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $111,210 a year) and the least in Springfield ($85,260), across the 4 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the database administrators average at $108,300 and the median at $104,650 for 2,340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $110,090.

Database Administrators average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$111,210
Champaign$107,620
Peoria$96,390
Springfield$85,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$111,210	$109,680	$77,410	$81,702	104
Champaign	$107,620	$114,630	$90,340	$79,355	93
Peoria	$96,390	$86,960	$67,840	$72,010	91
Springfield	$85,260	$79,150	$67,190	$64,731	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Database Administrators salary in other states

Database Administrators salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1242.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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