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Systems Administrator I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Systems Administrator I salary in Canada?
  How much does a Systems Administrator I in Canada make? The median annual Systems Administrator I salary in Canada is C$72,464, as of June 25, 2026, with a range usually between C$65,230-C$82,253 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Systems Administrator I 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 Administrator I in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Systems Administrator I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Systems Administrator I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026

• Job Description for Systems Administrator I
  Maintains and supports the integrity of the operating system environment and various computer systems. Performs systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance to promote uptime and efficient performance. Acquires, installs, and tests system software upgrades and computer components. Configures software and resolves technical problems. Maintains documentation of IT infrastructure and troubleshooting procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Systems Administrator I
  • Asset Management Administrator I
  • Benefits Administrator I
  • Contracts Administrator I
  • Database Administrator I
  • Network Administrator I
  • Payroll Administrator I
  • Project Administrator I
  • Systems Administrator II

• Level of Education
  • Systems Administrator I Salaries with No Diploma
  • Systems Administrator I Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
  • Systems Administrator I Salaries with an Associate's Degree
  • Systems Administrator I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Systems Administrator I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Systems Administrator I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Systems Administrator I
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Systems Administrator I
  • IT - Computers, Software
  • Entry Level

• Systems Administrator I 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

• IT - Computers, Software Jobs by Salary Range
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