Database Security

Database Security Salary

$33K

$114K

$47,843

/year

$23.00

/hour

Database Security Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,843

Columbus

Ohio

$46,211

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    How much does a Database Security make?

    As of Jul 5, 2026, the average annual pay for a Database Security in the United States is $47,843 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.00 an hour. This is the equivalent of $920/week or $3,986/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $114,000 and as low as $33,000, the majority of Database Security salaries currently range between $35,500 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $91,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Database Security varies little (about 2500), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Database Security in your area makes on average $46,211 per year, or $1,632 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,843. Ohio ranks number 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Database Security salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Database Security jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Database Security on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Database Security Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Database Security job is above the national average. Topping the list is Whitehorse, YT, , with Carcross, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $64,405 (134.6%), and Whitehorse, YT, furthers that trend with another $65,189 (136.3%) above the $47,843 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Database Security appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Whitehorse, YT, and Campbell River, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Database Security role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Whitehorse, YT

    $113,032

    $54.34

    Carcross, YT

    $112,965

    $54.31

    North Cowichan, BC

    $112,248

    $53.97

    Victoria, BC

    $111,140

    $53.43

    Saint John, NB

    $109,085

    $52.44

    Kelowna, BC

    $108,856

    $52.33

    West Kelowna, BC

    $108,836

    $52.33

    Dauphin, MB

    $107,624

    $51.74

    Chilliwack, BC

    $107,622

    $51.74

    Campbell River, BC

    $107,547

    $51.71

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Database Security Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Database Security category.

    For example Senior Litigation Support Specialist jobs pay as much as $54,624 (114.2%) more than the average Database Security salary of $47,843. If you're qualified, finding work as a Senior Litigation Support Specialist may help you make more money than that of the average Database Security position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Senior Litigation Support Specialist

    $102,467

    $49.26

    Navy Medical Officer

    $92,555

    $44.50

    Government Writer

    $81,001

    $38.94

    Csi Healthcare It

    $77,368

    $37.20

    Security Officer Top Secret Clearance

    $35,678

    $17.15

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Database Security salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $47,843 per year or $23.00 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.