Database Architects Salary in Illinois

Database Architectss in Illinois have a median annual salary of $142,500, which works out to about $68.51 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $122,340 to $167,870, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Database Architects pay in Illinois at a glance

Median annual salary

$142,500

Median hourly wage

$68.51/hr

Average annual salary

$144,790

Average hourly wage

$69.61/hr

25th percentile

$122,340

75th percentile

$167,870

10th percentile

$97,820

90th percentile

$193,950

People employed

1,590

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid database architects roles in Illinois.

10th percentile
$97,820
25th percentile
$122,340
Median percentile
$142,500
75th percentile
$167,870
90th percentile
$193,950

Illinois vs U.S. salary

The median salary for database architects roles in Illinois is about 2.2% above the U.S. median of $139,500 for the same occupation.

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How much does a database architects make in Illinois?

Half of database architects roles in Illinois report earning more than $142,500 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $144,790 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $122,340 and a quarter are above $167,870, so most database architects pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect database architects pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.