IBM Corporation Database Architects salaries
Median $142,900 across 141 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$142,900
Middle 50%
$126,400–$160,100
Filings
141
- Median is 2% above the national median for Database Architects ($140,000).
- Most filings are wage Level II (40%).
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the most filings (28), with a median of $151,200.
Salaries by metro
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 28 | $151,200 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 15 | $143,500 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 13 | $150,500 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 8 | $132,300 |
Level II 40%
Level III 31%
Level IV 29%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $142,900 |
| Federal income tax | $23,000 |
| Social Security | $8,900 |
| Medicare | $2,100 |
| State income tax | $7,400 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $100,100 |
| Take-home per month | $8,300 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
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LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
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