As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Linux Systems Administrator in India is ₹ 8,79,600, with an hourly rate of ₹ 423, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 7,11,660 to ₹ 11,18,320, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 7,11,660
50TH(Median)   ₹ 8,79,600
75TH   ₹ 11,18,320
Linux Systems Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Linux Systems Administrator Salary ₹ 7,11,660 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Linux Systems Administrator Salary ₹ 8,79,600 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Linux Systems Administrator Salary ₹ 11,18,320 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Linux Systems Administrator salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Linux Systems Administrator is about ₹ 8,79,600 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 423, a monthly salary of about ₹ 73,300, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 16,915. Click the switch button below to see more details about Linux Systems Administrator hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Linux Systems Administrator's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 42,035 - ₹ 45,318, while Intermediate make ₹ 42,288 - ₹ 45,571, Senior earn ₹ 43,382 - ₹ 46,947, Specialist earn ₹ 46,160 - ₹ 52,138, Expert can reach ₹ 47,733 - ₹ 53,868 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Linux Systems Administrator ₹ 44,308
Intermediate Level Linux Systems Administrator ₹ 44,476
Senior Level Linux Systems Administrator ₹ 45,571
Specialist Level Linux Systems Administrator ₹ 50,093
Expert Level Linux Systems Administrator ₹ 51,666
₹ 44,308 0 yr
₹ 44,476 < 2 yrs
₹ 45,571 2-4 yrs
₹ 50,093 5-8 yrs
₹ 51,666 > 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 Systems Administrator?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Linux Systems Administrator are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 9,53,259 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 8,21,557, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 7,98,715 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Linux Administrator makes less than a Linux Systems Administrator. A Linux Administrator earns an average annual salary of ₹ 8,30,817. And a Linux Systems Administrator earns an average annual salary of ₹ 8,79,600.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
Linux Administrator
₹ 5,66,534
₹ 11,42,373
Linux Operating Systems Administrator
₹ 5,69,553
₹ 11,48,461
Linux- Red Hat Administration
₹ 5,70,607
₹ 11,50,586
Systems Administrator II
₹ 4,92,506
₹ 9,89,972