How much does a Systems Administrator V make in Lowell, MA? The average Systems Administrator V salary in Lowell, MA is $166,059 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $147,976 and $182,957. 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 Administrator V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Systems Administrator V Salary $131,512 Lowell,MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Systems Administrator V Salary $147,976 Lowell,MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Systems Administrator V Salary $166,059 Lowell,MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Systems Administrator V Salary $182,957 Lowell,MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Systems Administrator V Salary $198,342 Lowell,MA March 26, 2024
25% $147,976 10% $131,512 90% $198,342 75% $182,957 $166,059 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Systems Administrator V

Systems Administrator V 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. Being a Systems Administrator V acquires, installs, and tests system software upgrades and computer components. Configures software and resolves technical problems. Additionally, Systems Administrator V maintains documentation of IT infrastructure and troubleshooting procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Systems Administrator V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be a Systems Administrator V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Systems Administrator V, the upper level is Systems Administration Supervisor and then progresses to Systems Administration Senior Supervisor.

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Systems Administrator V salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Systems Administrator V, the highest Systems Administrator V salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Systems Administrator V salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Systems Administrator V salary is in Miami, FL, where the Systems Administrator V 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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