Database Administrators pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $144,190 or more. The middle half of database administrators in Peoria earn between $67,840 and $122,830.
- $62K10th
- $68K25th
- $87KMedian
- $123K75th
- $144K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,390 | $8,032 | $46.34 |
| Median | $86,960 | $7,247 | $41.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,840 | $5,653 | $32.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $122,830 | $10,236 | $59.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Database Administrators pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Database administrators in Peoria earn 11% less than the Illinois average ($108,300) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($110,090). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $104,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $96,390 | $86,960 | $62,490 | $144,190 | 30 |
| Illinois | $108,300 | $104,650 | $59,990 | $163,970 | 2,340 |
| United States | $110,090 | $104,620 | $60,230 | $163,320 | 69,990 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Database Administrators salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $96,390, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $72,010 a year, or $6,001 a month and $2,770 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for database administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $96,390 buys what about $105,655 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Database Administrators salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 3rd of 4 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($111,210).
- Chicago$111,210
- Champaign$107,620
- Peoria$96,390
- Springfield$85,260
Highest-paying cities for database administrators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,150).
- San Jose, CA$145,150
- San Francisco, CA$134,720
- Seattle, WA$131,460
- Boston, MA$130,100
- San Luis Obispo, CA$127,450
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Database Administrators salary in Peoria: questions
How much do database administrators make an hour in Peoria?
$46.34 an hour on average, and $41.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level database administrators salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the database administrators take-home pay in Peoria?
About $72,010 a year ($6,001 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,390.
Do database administrators earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($110,090).
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; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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