As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Administrator I in India is ₹ 7,46,207, with an hourly rate of ₹ 359, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from ₹ 6,93,352 to ₹ 8,03,098, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   ₹ 6,93,352
50TH(Median)   ₹ 7,46,207
75TH   ₹ 8,03,098
Systems Administrator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Systems Administrator I Salary ₹ 6,93,352 India April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Systems Administrator I Salary ₹ 7,46,207 India April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Systems Administrator I Salary ₹ 8,03,098 India April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Systems Administrator I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Systems Administrator I is about ₹ 7,46,207 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of ₹ 359, a monthly salary of about ₹ 62,184, and a weekly pay of around ₹ 14,350. Click the switch button below to see more details about Systems Administrator I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Systems Administrator Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Systems Administrator I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn ₹ 31,737 - ₹ 34,315, while Intermediate make ₹ 32,236 - ₹ 35,123, Senior earn ₹ 33,171 - ₹ 36,638, Specialist earn ₹ 33,296 - ₹ 36,941, Expert can reach ₹ 33,483 - ₹ 37,143 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Systems Administrator I ₹ 33,296
Intermediate Level Systems Administrator I ₹ 33,810
Senior Level Systems Administrator I ₹ 35,325
Specialist Level Systems Administrator I ₹ 35,628
Expert Level Systems Administrator I ₹ 35,830
₹ 33,296 0 yr
₹ 33,810 < 2 yrs
₹ 35,325 2-4 yrs
₹ 35,628 5-8 yrs
₹ 35,830 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 96%
Intermediate Level 95%
Senior Level 95%
Specialist Level 95%
Expert Level 95%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Systems Administrator I are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is ₹ 8,08,695 per year, while Kanpur offers ₹ 6,96,966, and Jaipur pays around ₹ 6,77,588 annually.

Which Job Pays More: UNIX Systems Administrator or Systems Administrator I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a UNIX Systems Administrator makes less than a Systems Administrator I. A UNIX Systems Administrator earns an average annual salary of ₹ 4,27,182. And a Systems Administrator I earns an average annual salary of ₹ 7,46,207.

Job Title Salary Range in INR
UNIX Systems Administrator
₹ 3,24,744
₹ 6,35,690
Network/Systems Administrator I
₹ 2,92,327
₹ 6,36,886
Operating Systems Administrator I
₹ 3,42,538
₹ 6,46,824
Systems Maintenance Administrator I
₹ 3,43,213
₹ 6,48,099

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