How much does a Systems Administration Senior Manager make in Santa Ana, CA? The average Systems Administration Senior Manager salary in Santa Ana, CA is $198,018 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $177,616 and $219,494. 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. 

Systems Administration Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Systems Administration Senior Manager Salary $159,042 Santa Ana,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Systems Administration Senior Manager Salary $177,616 Santa Ana,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Systems Administration Senior Manager Salary $198,018 Santa Ana,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Systems Administration Senior Manager Salary $219,494 Santa Ana,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Systems Administration Senior Manager Salary $239,048 Santa Ana,CA March 26, 2024
25% $177,616 10% $159,042 90% $239,048 75% $219,494 $198,018 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Systems Administration Senior Manager

Systems Administration Senior 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. Being a Systems Administration Senior Manager 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. Additionally, Systems Administration Senior Manager 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. The Systems Administration Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Systems Administration Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Systems Administration Senior Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Systems Administration Senior Manager, the highest Systems Administration Senior Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Systems Administration Senior Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Systems Administration Senior Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Systems Administration Senior Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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