Database Administrator
65AI USED FOR65%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Database Administrator
As a Database Administrator (DBA), you play a pivotal role in managing and safeguarding the data that drives businesses and organizations. In an increasingly data-driven world, your expertise ensures that critical information is stored, retrieved, and manipulated efficiently, making you an essential asset in the UK tech landscape.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI already does much of this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Expect fewer people in higher-judgment roles: enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Database AdministratorIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the management of databases, learning the ropes of database administration under the guidance of senior DBAs. Your tasks will include monitoring database performance and supporting backup processes.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Database AdministratorAs a mid-level DBA, you will take on more complex tasks, including performance tuning and security management. You will work independently and may lead small projects, ensuring databases meet the needs of the organisation.£45,000 - £60,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Database Administrator / Database ManagerAt the peak of your career, you will oversee the entire database environment, making strategic decisions about database architecture and technology. You will mentor junior staff and play a key role in shaping data management policies.£70,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£47,000 median
🎓Computer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£39,000 median
🎓Computer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Software Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · DegreeComputer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · DegreeComputing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · DegreeComputer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · DegreeComputer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeSoftware Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · Degree