IBM employees working as a SQL-DBA in India have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 23% higher than the average of SQL-DBA professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a SQL-DBA ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at ₹2,40,000 per year (estimate) and goes up to ₹7,00,000 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a SQL-DBA at IBM is ₹7,90,000 per year or ₹380 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly ₹20,00,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between ₹5,22,500 (25th percentile) and ₹13,72,800 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 48 salaries submitted by IBM SQL-DBA professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
SQL Developer with an estimated total pay of ₹4L - ₹8L/yr