Linux System Administrator Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Linux System Administrator make in Chicago, IL? The average Linux System Administrator salary in Chicago, IL is $110,477 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $89,129 and $124,679. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Linux System Administrator (Part Time)
Encodia, Inc. - San Diego , CA
We are seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to optimize and maintain our Linux cluster infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, security, and performance. This position will maintain ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 25 days ago
Linux System Administrator
Sienna Systems Corporation - Port Hueneme , CA
Track & report on Linux usage Job Requirements: * 1+ years' Linux/Unix experience in a technical support or System Administrator role (either remote or in person) * Be available for on-site (approx ...
LinkedIn - 23 days ago
Linux System Administrator
Pacific Defense - Mukilteo , WA
Pacific Defense is seeking to hire a highly motivated Linux System Administrator with Linux and DevOps experience to provide support to our Enterprise IT Infrastructure and DevOps teams. This ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 33 days ago
Linux Systems Administrator
BAE Systems, Inc. - Vicksburg , MS
BAE Systems is seeking a Linux Administrator to support a team of administrators with standard ... The selected candidate will perform advanced Linux System Administration duties as required to ...
LinkedIn - 24 days ago
Linux System Administrator
Net2Source Inc. - Los Angeles , CA
Advanced knowledge on Linux system administration * Technical writing to building engineering guides and general how-to articles * Advanced troubleshooting skills, must be an excellent troubleshooter ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Linux System Administrator
Adapt Forward - Pearl City , HI
Linux System Administrator Pearl City, HI Minimum Secret Clearance Required with Upgrade to Top Secret As a Linux (primarily RHEL) Administrator, you will perform the installation, testing, operation ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 83 days ago

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125303
110519
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Linux System Administrator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Linux System Administrator ranges from $89,129 to $124,679 with the average base salary of $110,477. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,463 to $125,303 with the average total cash compensation of $110,519.

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