What are the main factors that influence an Operating Systems Administrator I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Operating Systems Administrator I?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Operating Systems Administrator I roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Operating Systems Administrator 's salary?

An Operating Systems Administrator 's salary grows with experience: an Operating Systems Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $70,538, an Operating Systems Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $89,855, an Operating Systems Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $106,415, an Operating Systems Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $123,649, an Operating Systems Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $145,302,

What are the highest paying states for an Operating Systems Administrator I?

Operating Systems Administrator I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Systems Administrator I roles are District of Columbia $81,600, California $81,300, Massachusetts $80,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operating Systems Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Operating Systems Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Operating Systems Administrator V: $151,800; Operating Systems Administrator IV: $129,200; UNIX Operating Systems Administrator III: $124,700; Operating Systems Administrator III: $111,200; UNIX Operating Systems Administrator II: $110,850.

Operating Systems Administrator I Salary in Utah

How much does an Operating Systems Administrator I make in Utah?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operating Systems Administrator I in Utah is $70,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Operating Systems Administrator I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,624
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,500 to $74,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,946

10% $58,946

50% (Median) $70,600

90% $78,624

Operating Systems Administrator I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,800	$6,233	$1,438	$36
Average	$70,600	$5,883	$1,358	$34
25th Percentile	$64,500	$5,375	$1,240	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Systems Administrator I Salaries

An Operating Systems Administrator I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operating Systems Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Systems Administrator I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Operating Systems Administrator I (0-2 years): $70,538
Operating Systems Administrator II (2-4 years): $89,855
Operating Systems Administrator III (4-7 years): $106,415
Operating Systems Administrator IV (7+ years): $123,649
Operating Systems Administrator V (7-10 years): $145,302

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Operating Systems Administrator I	0-2 years	$70,538
Operating Systems Administrator II	2-4 years	$89,855
Operating Systems Administrator III	4-7 years	$106,415
Operating Systems Administrator IV	7+ years	$123,649
Operating Systems Administrator V	7-10 years	$145,302

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How Do Operating Systems Administrator I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Operating Systems Administrator Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,600.
California: $81,300.
Massachusetts: $80,200.

District of Columbia $81,600 California $81,300 Massachusetts $80,200 Washington $79,900 New Jersey $79,900 Alaska $79,800 Connecticut $78,800 New York $78,400

Hawaii $77,000 Rhode Island $76,400 Maryland $76,000 Minnesota $75,400 Colorado $75,200 Illinois $75,100 Oregon $74,900 Delaware $74,600

New Hampshire $74,500 Virginia $74,200 Pennsylvania $73,400 Nevada $73,000 North Dakota $72,800 Michigan $72,600 Wisconsin $72,500 Vermont $72,300

Maine $71,900 Texas $71,900 Arizona $71,800 Ohio $71,800 Georgia $71,100 Indiana $70,800 Wyoming $70,700 Utah $70,600

Iowa $70,500 Kansas $70,200 Louisiana $70,100 North Carolina $70,100 Missouri $70,000 Florida $69,700 Montana $69,600 Nebraska $69,400

Kentucky $69,400 South Carolina $69,100 Tennessee $68,900 Idaho $68,800 New Mexico $68,300 Oklahoma $68,200 Alabama $67,700 South Dakota $67,000

Arkansas $66,600 West Virginia $66,400 Mississippi $65,700

Top Paying Cities for Operating Systems Administrator Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Tremonton: $70,000
Fielding: $70,100
Garland: $70,100

Tremonton, UT $70,000 Fielding, UT $70,100 Garland, UT $70,100 Grouse Creek, UT $69,900 Honeyville, UT $69,900 Hooper, UT $69,300 Howell, UT $69,900 Huntsville, UT $70,000

Hyde Park, UT $70,200 Hyrum, UT $70,000 Lewiston, UT $70,000 Logan, UT $70,100 Mantua, UT $69,600 Mendon, UT $70,000 Millville, UT $70,000 Newton, UT $70,100

Paradise, UT $69,700 Park Valley, UT $69,800 Plymouth, UT $70,000 Portage, UT $69,900 Providence, UT $70,000 Richmond, UT $70,100 Riverside, UT $70,100 Smithfield, UT $70,100

Snowville, UT $69,800 Trenton, UT $70,100 Wellsville, UT $69,900 Willard, UT $69,500 Price, UT $69,800 Aneth, UT $69,900 Blanding, UT $70,000 Bluff, UT $69,700

Castle Dale, UT $69,800 Cisco, UT $69,800 Clawson, UT $69,600 Cleveland, UT $69,700 East Carbon, UT $69,900 Elmo, UT $69,700 Emery, UT $69,500 Ferron, UT $69,600

Green River, UT $69,600 Helper, UT $69,700 Huntington, UT $69,700 Kenilworth, UT $69,700 La Sal, UT $69,900 Mexican Hat, UT $69,600 Moab, UT $70,000 Lake Powell, UT $69,400

Montezuma Creek, UT $69,900 Monticello, UT $69,900 Monument Valley, UT $69,700 Orangeville, UT $69,700 Sunnyside, UT $69,800 Thompson, UT $69,800 Wellington, UT $69,900 Provo, UT $68,800

Aurora, UT $69,700 Axtell, UT $69,700 Centerfield, UT $69,800 Chester, UT $69,700 Delta, UT $69,900 Elberta, UT $69,400 Ephraim, UT $69,800 Eureka, UT $69,600

Fairview, UT $69,500 Fayette, UT $69,700 Fillmore, UT $69,800 Fountain Green, UT $69,600 Goshen, UT $69,300 Gunnison, UT $69,800 Hinckley, UT $69,900 Holden, UT $69,700

Kanosh, UT $69,700 Leamington, UT $69,700 Levan, UT $69,600 Lynndyl, UT $69,700 Manti, UT $69,700 Mayfield, UT $69,700 Meadow, UT $69,700 Mona, UT $69,400

Moroni, UT $69,700 Mount Pleasant, UT $69,700 Nephi, UT $69,700 Oak City, UT $69,700 Payson, UT $69,200 Redmond, UT $69,700 Salem, UT $69,000 Salina, UT $69,600

Santaquin, UT $69,200 Scipio, UT $69,800 Sigurd, UT $69,700 Spanish Fork, UT $69,300 Spring City, UT $69,700 Springville, UT $69,000 Mapleton, UT $68,900 Sterling, UT $69,700

Wales, UT $69,700 Richfield, UT $69,700 Alton, UT $69,600 Annabella, UT $69,800 Antimony, UT $69,500 Beaver, UT $69,700 Beryl, UT $69,700 Bicknell, UT $69,600

Boulder, UT $69,500 Bryce Canyon, UT $69,800 Cannonville, UT $69,700 Brian Head, UT $69,600 Cedar City, UT $69,900 Central, UT $69,800 Circleville, UT $69,700 Elsinore, UT $69,800

Enterprise, UT $69,800 Escalante, UT $69,600 Garrison, UT $69,900 Glendale, UT $69,700 Glenwood, UT $69,700 Greenville, UT $69,600 Greenwich, UT $69,600 Gunlock, UT $69,700

Hanksville, UT $69,400 Hatch, UT $69,600 Henrieville, UT $69,500 Hurricane, UT $69,900 Ivins, UT $69,900 Joseph, UT $69,700 Junction, UT $69,600 Kanab, UT $69,700

Kanarraville, UT $69,700 Kingston, UT $69,700 Koosharem, UT $69,500 La Verkin, UT $70,000 Leeds, UT $69,900 Loa, UT $69,600 Lyman, UT $69,500 Marysvale, UT $69,600

Milford, UT $69,700 Minersville, UT $69,800 Modena, UT $69,600 Monroe, UT $69,700 Mount Carmel, UT $69,600 Newcastle, UT $69,700 New Harmony, UT $69,800 Orderville, UT $69,700

Panguitch, UT $69,600 Paragonah, UT $69,600 Parowan, UT $69,800 Duck Creek Village, UT $69,600 Rockville, UT $69,800 Bryce, UT $69,600 Santa Clara, UT $70,000 Sevier, UT $69,500

Springdale, UT $69,700 Saint George, UT $70,000 Summit, UT $69,900 Teasdale, UT $69,500 Toquerville, UT $69,900 Torrey, UT $69,400 Tropic, UT $69,800 Virgin, UT $69,700

Washington, UT $70,000 Pine Valley, UT $69,700 Veyo, UT $69,900 Dammeron Valley, UT $69,800 Hildale, UT $69,900 Altamont, UT $70,000 Altonah, UT $69,900 American Fork, UT $70,600

Alpine, UT $70,800 Eagle Mountain, UT $69,700 Draper, UT $71,100 Bingham Canyon, UT $71,600 Duchesne, UT $69,800 Ogden, UT $69,200 Bear River City, UT $69,800 Brigham City, UT $69,800

Cache Junction, UT $69,900 Clarkston, UT $70,000 Collinston, UT $70,100 Corinne, UT $70,000 Cornish, UT $70,000 Deweyville, UT $70,000 Eden, UT $69,400 Bluebell, UT $70,000

Bonanza, UT $69,900 South Jordan, UT $71,600 Bountiful, UT $72,100 Cedar Valley, UT $69,900 Centerville, UT $71,700 Clearfield, UT $69,400 Coalville, UT $71,000 Croydon, UT $70,500

Dugway, UT $70,300 Dutch John, UT $70,000 Echo, UT $71,100 Farmington, UT $71,300 Fort Duchesne, UT $70,000 Fruitland, UT $69,800 Garden City, UT $70,000 Grantsville, UT $70,300

Hanna, UT $69,900 Heber City, UT $70,400 Henefer, UT $71,200 Ibapah, UT $70,000 Jensen, UT $69,900 Kamas, UT $71,000 Kaysville, UT $70,600 Laketown, UT $69,900

Lapoint, UT $69,900 Layton, UT $69,900 Lindon, UT $69,000 Lehi, UT $70,000 Magna, UT $71,900 Saratoga Springs, UT $69,300 Manila, UT $70,100 Midvale, UT $72,000

Midway, UT $71,700 Morgan, UT $71,000 Mountain Home, UT $69,900 Myton, UT $69,900 Neola, UT $70,000 North Salt Lake, UT $72,100 Oakley, UT $71,300 Hill Afb, UT $69,400

Orem, UT $68,800 Park City, UT $72,300 Peoa, UT $71,800 Pleasant Grove, UT $69,300 Randlett, UT $69,900 Randolph, UT $70,000 Riverton, UT $71,200 Roosevelt, UT $70,000

Roy, UT $69,300 Rush Valley, UT $70,400 Sandy, UT $71,800 Stockton, UT $70,500 Tabiona, UT $69,900 Talmage, UT $69,900 Tooele, UT $71,200 Syracuse, UT $70,000

Tridell, UT $70,000 Vernal, UT $70,000 Vernon, UT $69,800 West Jordan, UT $71,800 Wallsburg, UT $70,000 Wendover, UT $70,200 Whiterocks, UT $69,900 Woodruff, UT $70,000

Woods Cross, UT $72,000 Herriman, UT $71,100 Salt Lake City, UT $72,100

Operating Systems Administrator I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Operating Systems Administrator I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $78,898. While startup companies pay approximate $66,740.

Operating Systems Administrator I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$66,740
Growth Stage	51~500	$70,584
Established	501~5000	$76,187
Enterprise	5000+	$78,898

Operating Systems Administrator I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operating Systems Administrator I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Operating Systems Administrator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Operating Systems Administrator I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Operating Systems Administrator I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$91,780	$44.0	30%
Biotechnology	$86,132	$41.0	22%
Pharmaceuticals	$83,308	$40.0	18%
Internet	$81,190	$39.0	15%
Software & Networking	$81,190	$39.0	15%

Operating Systems Administrator I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operating Systems Administrator I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$64,500

Average $70,600/year

$74,800

$5,375

Average $5,883/month

$6,233

$1,240

Average $1,358/week

$1,438

$31

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,800	$6,233	$1,438	$36
Average	$70,600	$5,883	$1,358	$34
25th Percentile	$64,500	$5,375	$1,240	$31

Operating Systems Administrator I Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Operating Systems Administrator I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Operating Systems Administrator I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Linux- Red Hat Administration	$89,900	27%
Email Server Administrator	$95,100	35%
Operating Systems Administrator II	$89,900	27%
Systems Administrator - Intermediate - UNIX	$106,200	50%

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Operating Systems Administrator I Salary in Utah

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Systems Administrator I Salaries

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