Database Administrators pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,030 or more. The middle half of database administrators in Louisville earn between $66,880 and $129,170.
- $52K10th
- $67K25th
- $97KMedian
- $129K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,580 | $8,298 | $47.88 |
| Median | $96,850 | $8,071 | $46.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,880 | $5,573 | $32.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,170 | $10,764 | $62.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Database Administrators pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Database administrators in Louisville earn 8% more than the Kentucky average ($92,080) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($110,090). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $104,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $99,580 | $96,850 | $52,070 | $141,030 | 190 |
| Kentucky | $92,080 | $87,390 | $47,150 | $139,840 | 650 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $99,580, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $73,326 a year, or $6,111 a month and $2,820 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $75,927 | $6,327 |
| Working in KY | $73,326 | $6,111 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for database administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $99,580 buys what about $106,990 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Database Administrators salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$99,580
- Lexington$90,600
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 Louisville: questions
How much do database administrators make an hour in Louisville?
$47.88 an hour on average, and $46.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level database administrators salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the database administrators take-home pay in Louisville?
About $73,326 a year ($6,111 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,580. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do database administrators earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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