As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Linux Operating Systems Administrator in India is ₹ 8,79,590, with an hourly rate of ₹ 423, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 7,11,690 to ₹ 11,18,390, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 7,11,690
50TH(Median)   ₹ 8,79,590
75TH   ₹ 11,18,390
Linux Operating Systems Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Linux Operating Systems Administrator Salary ₹ 7,11,690 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Linux Operating Systems Administrator Salary ₹ 8,79,590 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Linux Operating Systems Administrator Salary ₹ 11,18,390 India April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Linux Operating Systems Administrator Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Linux Operating Systems Administrator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Linux Operating Systems Administrator is about ₹ 8,79,590 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 423, a monthly salary of about ₹ 73,299, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 16,915. Click the switch button below to see more details about Linux Operating Systems Administrator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Linux Operating Systems Administrators Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Linux Operating Systems Administrator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 42,094 - ₹ 45,354, while Intermediate make ₹ 42,345 - ₹ 45,605, Senior earn ₹ 43,432 - ₹ 46,974, Specialist earn ₹ 46,190 - ₹ 52,145, Expert can reach ₹ 47,757 - ₹ 53,869 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Linux Operating Systems Administrator ₹ 44,351
Intermediate Level Linux Operating Systems Administrator ₹ 44,518
Senior Level Linux Operating Systems Administrator ₹ 45,605
Specialist Level Linux Operating Systems Administrator ₹ 50,108
Expert Level Linux Operating Systems Administrator ₹ 51,675
₹ 44,351 0 yr
₹ 44,518 < 2 yrs
₹ 45,605 2-4 yrs
₹ 50,108 5-8 yrs
₹ 51,675 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 95%
Intermediate Level 95%
Senior Level 95%
Specialist Level 94%
Expert Level 94%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Linux Operating Systems Administrator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Linux Operating Systems Administrator are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 9,53,248 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 8,21,547, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 7,98,706 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Linux Administrator or Linux Operating Systems Administrator?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Linux Administrator makes less than a Linux Operating Systems Administrator. A Linux Administrator earns an average annual salary of ₹ 8,30,817. And a Linux Operating Systems Administrator earns an average annual salary of ₹ 8,79,590.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Linux Administrator
₹ 5,66,534
₹ 11,42,373
Linux Systems Administrator
₹ 5,69,871
₹ 11,49,102
Operating Systems Administrator II
₹ 4,88,785
₹ 9,82,493
Operating Systems Administrator III
₹ 8,45,586
₹ 17,82,403