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Systems Administration Manager Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Systems Administration Manager salary in Canada?
  How much does a Systems Administration Manager in Canada make? The median annual Systems Administration Manager salary in Canada is C$143,778, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$128,813-C$159,273 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Systems Administration Manager may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Systems Administration Manager in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Systems Administration Manager in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Systems Administration Manager in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Systems Administration Manager
  Manages the maintenance and technical support of operating system environments and various computer systems of an organization. Assigns systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance to promote uptime and efficient performance. Leads troubleshooting and resolution of system issues and conducts root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrences. Researches, plans, and approves system software upgrades and computer components. Monitors system performance to identify and address potential issues or opportunities for process improvements. Evaluates vendors and monitors and maintains software licensing and maintenance agreements. Manages projects to completion by defining project scopes, monitoring progress against timelines, and allocating resources. Provides system administrators and technicians with training in the best practices and technologies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. View full job description

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• Industries that include Systems Administration Manager
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• Categories that include Systems Administration Manager
  • IT - All
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  • IT - Manager

• Systems Administration Manager Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

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