Database Administrators pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,120 or more. The middle half of database administrators in Fort Wayne earn between $65,650 and $97,220.
- $54K10th
- $66K25th
- $83KMedian
- $97K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,640 | $7,303 | $42.13 |
| Median | $82,560 | $6,880 | $39.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,650 | $5,471 | $31.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,220 | $8,102 | $46.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Database Administrators pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Database administrators in Fort Wayne earn 11% less than the Indiana average ($98,070) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($110,090). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $104,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $87,640 | $82,560 | $53,770 | $129,120 | 50 |
| Indiana | $98,070 | $90,090 | $56,710 | $144,520 | 930 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $87,640, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $66,508 a year, or $5,542 a month and $2,558 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for database administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $87,640 buys what about $94,672 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Database Administrators salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 5th of 5 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($102,820).
- Indianapolis$102,820
- Bloomington$100,240
- Evansville$97,750
- South Bend$93,000
- Fort Wayne$87,640
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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do database administrators make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$42.13 an hour on average, and $39.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level database administrators salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the database administrators take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $66,508 a year ($5,542 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,640. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do database administrators earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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