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Ex
Posting Yak Master
166 Posts |
 Posted - 2005-05-17 : 20:39:51
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hey all,this is a question for any USA or aussie DBA's (just so you guys know I am not a DBA hehe just a application programmer who uses SQL Server).However I am still curious, how much money a good DBA makes these days I have heard there is some good money in the industry if you’re decent.Anyone will to say what they are on or maybe what they think they should be on  (realistically)------------------------------------------------------------------Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning. Rich Cook |
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derrickleggett
Pointy Haired Yak DBA
4184 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-17 : 20:41:01
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| MillionsMeanOldDBAderrickleggett@hotmail.comWhen life gives you a lemon, fire the DBA. |
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Ex
Posting Yak Master
166 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-17 : 20:45:25
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millions aww if only retire after 2 years of work  sounds like a good plan------------------------------------------------------------------Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning. Rich Cook |
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Merkin
Funky Drop Bear Fearing SQL Dude!
4970 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-17 : 20:57:31
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| There is good money in most parts of the industry if you're decent. Being decent is the hard bit DamianIta erat quando hic adveni. |
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eyechart
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
3575 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-17 : 21:45:54
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| hey Ex, how much do you make right now?-ec |
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jhermiz
3564 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-17 : 21:51:35
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err money shouldn't be discussed, it all depends. I know dba's who make 45k and others who hit 6 figures easily...As long as you find a place you like that is what matters the most.Anyone got a buck for a soda ?
Keeping the web experience alive -- [url]http://www.web-impulse.com[/url]Imperfection living for perfection -- [url]http://jhermiz.blogspot.com/[/url] |
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TG
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
6065 Posts |
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Ex
Posting Yak Master
166 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-17 : 22:18:11
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| right now i am only a grad (software developer), grad wages for us are 40k(AU) a year or there abouts nothing speical but we do ok.Grads usually come out all the same then it just goes up depending on what ya do------------------------------------------------------------------Programming today is a race between software engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning. Rich Cook |
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X002548
Not Just a Number
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mr_mist
Grunnio
1870 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-18 : 11:44:05
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| I hear that the rate in America is a trillion dollars per hour, and that the DBAs sit in chairs made of pure gold, atop finest yak hair cushions, and perform their DBA activities whilst being fanned by servant-girls.-------Moo. :) |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-18 : 12:08:41
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Yea Misty We $#!^^ Tiffany cuflinks too!ROFLOL  JimUsers <> Logic |
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AjarnMark
SQL Slashing Gunting Master
3246 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-18 : 18:22:40
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quote:
Originally posted by jhermiz
As long as you find a place you like that is what matters the most.
I used to be of a mind that "You can't pay me enough to work in a place I don't like." I have since realized that was because I was thinking in terms of having to stay there for years and years. Most people tend to equate retirement with age, but it's been proven all around us that retirement is not a matter of age, but of money. Now, I'm more of the mind that I'm willing to do work that I don't like for a period of time, if the payoff is big enough and I can then quit and move on to things I enjoy.As for salaries, well, Merkin was spot-on with his comment that "being decent is the hard bit". Salaries for DBAs vary wildly in the USA depending on experience, size (and profitability) of company, location, and selling skills.---------------------------EmeraldCityDomains.com |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2005-05-18 : 18:25:26
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Originally posted by jhermiz
I know dba's who make 45k
 Must be one of those DBAs with no experience but is certified.Tara |
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