What are the main factors that influence a Systems Support Assistant's salary?

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

How does experience change A Systems Support Assistant's salary?

A Systems Support Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Systems Support Assistant (1-3 years)earns $64,186, a Systems Support Assistant, Sr. (3-5 years)earns $76,810, a Systems Administration Supervisor (5+ years)earns $113,282, a Systems Administration Senior Supervisor (5+ years)earns $122,591, a Systems Administration Manager (5+ years)earns $146,301,

What are the highest paying states for a Systems Support Assistant?

Systems Support Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Systems Support Assistant roles are District of Columbia $71,067, California $70,797, Massachusetts $69,854. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Systems Support Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Systems Support Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Systems Support Manager: $130,153; Systems Support Engineer: $77,883; General Systems Support Senior Assistant: $76,900; Systems Support Assistant, Sr.: $76,810; Systems Support Analyst: $74,218.

How do different companies affect a Systems Support Assistant's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Systems Support Assistant roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Systems Support Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Systems Support Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Systems Support Assistant in the United States is $64,186 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Systems Support Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,325
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,971 to $74,204
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,313

10% $52,313

50% (Median) $64,186

90% $83,325

Systems Support Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,204	$6,184	$1,427	$36
Average	$64,186	$5,349	$1,234	$31
25th Percentile	$57,971	$4,831	$1,115	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Systems Support Assistant Salaries

A Systems Support Assistant'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Systems Support Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems Support Assistant'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:

Systems Support Assistant (1-3 years): $64,186
Systems Support Assistant, Sr. (3-5 years): $76,810
Systems Administration Supervisor (5+ years): $113,282
Systems Administration Senior Supervisor (5+ years): $122,591
Systems Administration Manager (5+ years): $146,301

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Systems Support Assistant	1-3 years	$64,186
Systems Support Assistant, Sr.	3-5 years	$76,810
Systems Administration Supervisor	5+ years	$113,282
Systems Administration Senior Supervisor	5+ years	$122,591
Systems Administration Manager	5+ years	$146,301

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How Do Systems Support Assistants 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 Systems Support Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,067.
California: $70,797.
Massachusetts: $69,854.

District of Columbia $71,067

California $70,797

Massachusetts $69,854

Washington $69,597

New Jersey $69,571

Alaska $69,481

Connecticut $68,596

New York $68,236

Hawaii $67,087

Rhode Island $66,548

Maryland $66,182

Minnesota $65,682

Colorado $65,489

Illinois $65,425

Oregon $65,181

Delaware $65,001

New Hampshire $64,888

Virginia $64,635

Pennsylvania $63,897

Nevada $63,525

North Dakota $63,403

Michigan $63,210

Wisconsin $63,140

Vermont $62,999

Texas $62,607

Maine $62,581

Arizona $62,543

Ohio $62,498

Georgia $61,907

Indiana $61,612

Wyoming $61,554

Utah $61,465

Iowa $61,426

Kansas $61,118

Louisiana $61,028

North Carolina $60,996

Missouri $60,983

Florida $60,733

Montana $60,598

Nebraska $60,470

Kentucky $60,399

South Carolina $60,142

Tennessee $59,982

Idaho $59,918

New Mexico $59,449

Oklahoma $59,346

Alabama $58,968

South Dakota $58,332

Arkansas $57,986

West Virginia $57,799

Mississippi $57,241

Top Paying Cities for Systems Support Assistant

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:

San Jose: $80,958
San Francisco: $80,071
Oakland: $78,384

San Jose, CA $80,958

San Francisco, CA $80,071

Oakland, CA $78,384

New York, NY $73,903

Paramus, NJ $73,005

Queens Village, NY $73,001

Passaic, NJ $72,940

Bergenfield, NJ $72,935

Stamford, CT $72,793

Huntington, NY $72,767

Newark, NJ $72,293

Bridgeport, CT $72,157

Vallejo, CA $72,030

New Brunswick, NJ $72,004

Petaluma, CA $71,965

Middlesex, NJ $71,843

Somerset, NJ $71,798

Santa Cruz, CA $71,715

Boston, MA $71,323

Monterey, CA $71,098

Seattle, WA $70,951

Santa Rosa, CA $70,938

Los Angeles, CA $70,919

Juneau, AK $70,752

Washington, DC $70,682

Orange, CA $70,453

Santa Ana, CA $70,284

Long Beach, CA $70,219

Anaheim, CA $70,207

Anchorage, AK $70,175

Santa Maria, CA $69,982

Everett, WA $69,969

Danbury, CT $69,743

Bremerton, WA $69,655

Tacoma, WA $69,424

New Suffolk, NY $69,422

Sacramento, CA $69,404

Santa Barbara, CA $69,334

Trenton, NJ $69,263

San Diego, CA $69,263

Brockton, MA $69,193

Fairbanks, AK $69,035

Lompoc, CA $68,872

Lowell, MA $68,820

Ventura, CA $68,807

Nashua, NH $68,795

Stockton, CA $68,788

Modesto, CA $68,320

Poughkeepsie, NY $68,178

Olympia, WA $68,056

Kennewick, WA $68,056

New Haven, CT $68,031

Lawrence, MA $67,800

Hartford, CT $67,735

Riverside, CA $67,723

New Bedford, MA $67,658

Richland, WA $67,658

Bakersfield, CA $67,569

San Bernardino, CA $67,543

New Britain, CT $67,537

Atlantic City, NJ $67,537

New London, CT $67,511

Norwich, CT $67,492

Portsmouth, NH $67,479

Boulder, CO $67,343

Portland, OR $67,254

Worcester, MA $67,248

Minneapolis, MN $67,049

Philadelphia, PA $66,959

Honolulu, HI $66,747

Saint Paul, MN $66,716

Vineland, NJ $66,702

Providence, RI $66,516

Chicago, IL $66,330

Bellingham, WA $66,253

Springfield, MA $66,201

Baltimore, MD $66,182

Chico, CA $66,022

Pittsfield, MA $65,848

Manchester, NH $65,726

Spokane, WA $65,444

Denver, CO $65,438

Albany, NY $65,136

Troy, NY $65,110

Nassau, NY $65,042

Schenectady, NY $64,975

Wilmington, DE $64,924

Burlington, VT $64,834

Salem, OR $64,809

Portland, ME $64,610

Yakima, WA $64,545

Rochester, MN $64,346

Reno, NV $64,314

Fresno, CA $64,314

Milwaukee, WI $64,257

Detroit, MI $64,192

Ann Arbor, MI $64,182

Allentown, PA $64,173

Colorado Springs, CO $64,064

Syracuse, NY $64,032

Carson City, NV $64,032

Houston, TX $63,942

Eugene, OR $63,910

Gary, IN $63,833

Springfield, OR $63,782

Bismarck, ND $63,769

Galveston, TX $63,724

Medford, OR $63,628

Fort Collins, CO $63,602

Concord, NH $63,570

Austin, TX $63,551

Mesa, AZ $63,416

Reading, PA $63,409

Phoenix, AZ $63,403

Dallas, TX $63,384

Saint Cloud, MN $63,322

Madison, WI $63,236

Utica, NY $63,063

Rochester, NY $62,960

Des Moines, IA $62,954

Raleigh, NC $62,947

Atlanta, GA $62,851

Battle Creek, MI $62,832

Salt Lake City, UT $62,812

Lancaster, PA $62,716

Harrisburg, PA $62,626

Kansas City, MO $62,562

Champaign, IL $62,549

Kansas City, KS $62,549

Fort Worth, TX $62,543

Columbus, OH $62,532

Boca Raton, FL $62,517

Pittsburgh, PA $62,491

Richmond, VA $62,466

Indianapolis, IN $62,453

Cleveland, OH $62,447

Las Vegas, NV $62,370

Cincinnati, OH $62,370

Petersburg, VA $62,273

Huntsville, AL $62,177

Lansing, MI $62,134

Lebanon, PA $62,126

Pueblo, CO $62,119

Appleton, WI $62,100

Buffalo, NY $62,074

Dayton, OH $62,055

Racine, WI $62,042

Charlotte, NC $62,036

Saint Louis, MO $62,017

York, PA $61,978

Elkhart, IN $61,978

Gastonia, NC $61,966

Billings, MT $61,950

Beaumont, TX $61,933

Lorain, OH $61,920

Benton Harbor, MI $61,907

Toledo, OH $61,895

Binghamton, NY $61,862

Rock Hill, SC $61,856

Rockford, IL $61,824

Springfield, IL $61,798

Elyria, OH $61,792

Fargo, ND $61,792

Flagstaff, AZ $61,747

Fort Lauderdale, FL $61,708

Duluth, MN $61,670

Miami, FL $61,670

Cheyenne, WY $61,625

Grand Forks, ND $61,625

Bangor, ME $61,484

Cedar Rapids, IA $61,413

Durham, NC $61,386

Louisville, KY $61,381

Grand Rapids, MI $61,368

Hialeah, FL $61,362

Casper, WY $61,272

Scranton, PA $61,195

New Orleans, LA $61,176

Virginia Beach, VA $61,169

Akron, OH $61,137

Peoria, IL $61,054

Sarasota, FL $61,041

Nashville, TN $60,996

Omaha, NE $60,996

Green Bay, WI $60,996

Baton Rouge, LA $60,964

Charleston, SC $60,951

Jamestown, NY $60,919

Davenport, IA $60,919

Tucson, AZ $60,887

Saint Petersburg, FL $60,848

Tampa, FL $60,835

Evansville, IN $60,797

Port Arthur, TX $60,797

Bradenton, FL $60,771

Santa Fe, NM $60,656

Orlando, FL $60,540

Clearwater, FL $60,521

Canton, OH $60,386

La Crosse, WI $60,386

Albuquerque, NM $60,348

Newport News, VA $60,341

High Point, NC $60,322

Ogden, UT $60,296

Corpus Christi, TX $60,245

Norfolk, VA $60,206

Laramie, WY $60,206

Rock Island, IL $60,168

Saginaw, MI $60,155

Jacksonville, FL $60,149

Salisbury, NC $60,136

Boise, ID $60,123

Moline, IL $60,091

Fort Myers, FL $60,072

Memphis, TN $60,059

Tulsa, OK $60,027

Waterloo, IA $59,988

Spartanburg, SC $59,924

Lincoln, NE $59,892

Fort Wayne, IN $59,879

Provo, UT $59,873

Cedar Falls, IA $59,796

San Antonio, TX $59,770

Greensboro, NC $59,744

South Bend, IN $59,738

Savannah, GA $59,667

Muskegon, MI $59,642

Birmingham, AL $59,635

Winston Salem, NC $59,604

Lake Charles, LA $59,449

Anderson, IN $59,436

Lexington, KY $59,417

Augusta, GA $59,398

Greenville, SC $59,398

Lima, OH $59,346

Wichita, KS $59,340

Tuscaloosa, AL $59,340

Columbia, SC $59,282

Springfield, OH $59,269

Asheville, NC $59,167

Bloomington, IN $59,122

Knoxville, TN $58,891

Shreveport, LA $58,884

Wilmington, NC $58,801

Roanoke, VA $58,801

Topeka, KS $58,685

Frankfort, KY $58,678

Oklahoma City, OK $58,634

Chillicothe, OH $58,608

Longview, TX $58,602

Melbourne, FL $58,595

Sioux Falls, SD $58,493

Mobile, AL $58,486

Terre Haute, IN $58,461

Altoona, PA $58,422

Amarillo, TX $58,377

Killeen, TX $58,358

Fayetteville, AR $58,307

Chattanooga, TN $58,287

Sioux City, IA $58,230

Idaho Falls, ID $58,217

Lynchburg, VA $58,165

Gainesville, FL $58,082

Portsmouth, OH $58,050

Little Rock, AR $58,037

Lafayette, LA $58,011

Youngstown, OH $58,011

Daytona Beach, FL $57,973

Clarksville, TN $57,966

Pensacola, FL $57,960

Temple, TX $57,955

Hopkinsville, KY $57,767

Erie, PA $57,755

Florence, SC $57,729

Charleston, WV $57,626

Great Falls, MT $57,594

Macon, GA $57,504

Tallahassee, FL $57,498

Fayetteville, NC $57,485

Waco, TX $57,472

Helena, MT $57,427

Pine Bluff, AR $57,403

Vincennes, IN $57,325

Lubbock, TX $57,299

Alamogordo, NM $57,260

Twin Falls, ID $57,203

Rapid City, SD $57,183

Jackson, MS $57,068

Huntington, WV $57,063

Greenville, MS $57,061

Parkersburg, WV $56,996

Montgomery, AL $56,984

Wichita Falls, TX $56,920

Springfield, MO $56,920

Biloxi, MS $56,888

Monroe, LA $56,824

Johnstown, PA $56,779

Sumter, SC $56,753

Columbus, GA $56,747

Pascagoula, MS $56,625

Abilene, TX $56,625

Kingsport, TN $56,458

Albany, GA $56,458

Gulfport, MS $56,439

Alexandria, LA $56,227

Fort Smith, AR $56,066

El Paso, TX $55,893

Las Cruces, NM $55,604

Harlingen, TX $55,441

Pocatello, ID $55,431

Florence, AL $55,348

Brownsville, TX $55,335

Mcallen, TX $55,200

Dothan, AL $55,110

Columbus, MS $54,729

Altus, OK $54,430

Lawton, OK $54,308

Pierre, SD $54,077

What Skills Can Increase a Systems Support Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 7.88% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Business Administration (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.
ERP Systems (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Leveraging advanced tools and software systems to automate and manage core business functions cost-effectively to maximize performance.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	7.88%
Business Administration	2.61%
ERP Systems	1.79%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Systems Support Assistant's salary.

UAT: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
System Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
SQL: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
UAT	$78,949	23%
System Requirements	$72,530	13%
SQL	$71,246	11%

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Systems Support Assistant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Systems Support Assistant salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $71,853. While startup companies pay approximate $60,786.

Systems Support Assistant Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$60,786
Growth Stage	51~500	$64,288
Established	501~5000	$69,386
Enterprise	5000+	$71,853

Systems Support Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Systems Support Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 22% above the average. In contrast, Systems Support Assistant positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Systems Support Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Systems Support Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$78,307	$38.0	22%
Internet	$75,739	$36.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$71,888	$35.0	12%
Telecom	$71,246	$34.0	11%
Financial Services	$70,605	$34.0	10%

How Education impacts an Systems Support Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Systems Support Assistant enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Systems Support Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $59,209 and $64,286.

Systems Support Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

$67,400
$65,900
$64,400
$62,800
$61,300
$59,800
$58,300
$56,700

Typical Education for Systems Support Assistant
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.6%
High School	31.4%
Associates	31.4%
Bachelors	34.3%
Masters	2.3%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Systems Support Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems Support Assistant'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.

$57,971

Average $64,186/year

$74,204

$4,831

Average $5,349/month

$6,184

$1,115

Average $1,234/week

$1,427

$28

Average $31/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,204	$6,184	$1,427	$36
Average	$64,186	$5,349	$1,234	$31
25th Percentile	$57,971	$4,831	$1,115	$28

Systems Support Assistant Salary Growth & Career Path

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Systems Support Assistant, Sr. Systems Administration Manager

For a Systems Support Assistant, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Systems Support Assistant, Sr. role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $76,810 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Systems Support Assistant

Salaries for a Systems Support Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,595 in 2023 to around $51,915 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Systems Support Assistant salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Systems Support Assistant

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Common company salaries for Systems Support Assistant

Here are companies hiring for Systems Support Assistant and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Systems Support Assistant

1. Where can a Systems Support Assistant earn the most?

A Systems Support Assistant's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Systems Support Assistant earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Systems Support Assistant is $80,958.

2. What is the highest pay for Systems Support Assistant?

The highest pay for Systems Support Assistant is $83,325.

3. What is the lowest pay for Systems Support Assistant?

The lowest pay for Systems Support Assistant is $52,313.

4. What are the responsibilities of Systems Support Assistant?

Assists in the installation, maintenance, and general support of systems. Assists users with questions or problems. May help perform system backups and recovery and install new software. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Systems Support Assistant?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Systems Support Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 22% above the market median.

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