What are the main factors that influence an It System Admin's salary?

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

How does experience change An It System Admin's salary?

An It System Admin's salary grows with experience: a Systems Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $76,400, a It System Admin (2-4 years)earns $97,320, a Systems Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $115,231, a Systems Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $133,880, a Systems Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $157,362,

What are the highest paying states for an It System Admin?

It System Admin salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for It System Admin roles are District of Columbia $101,567, California $101,182, Massachusetts $99,834. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of It System Admin roles make?

Salaries for It System Admin level roles vary by specialization: IT System Manager: $138,754; It Business System Analyst: $106,139; IT Network Storage System Planner: $94,550; IT System Administrator: $93,038; Junior System Admin: $92,238.

It System Admin Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an It System Admin make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an It System Admin in Rhode Island is $95,109 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an It System Admin's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,731
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,496 to $100,669
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,833

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It System Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,669	$8,389	$1,936	$48
Average	$95,109	$7,926	$1,829	$46
25th Percentile	$84,496	$7,041	$1,625	$41

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Key Factors That Influence It System Admin Salaries

An It System Admin'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects It System Admin Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It System Admin'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,400
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,320
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,231
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,880
Expert (over 8 years): $157,362

Levels	Salary
Systems A... Level It System Admin	$76,400
It System... Level It System Admin	$97,320
Systems A... Level It System Admin	$115,231
Systems A... Level It System Admin	$133,880
Systems A... Level It System Admin	$157,362

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How Do It System Admin 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 It System Admins. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,567.
California: $101,182.
Massachusetts: $99,834.

District of Columbia $101,567 California $101,182 Massachusetts $99,834 Washington $99,467 New Jersey $99,430 Alaska $99,302 Connecticut $98,036 New York $97,522

Hawaii $95,880 Rhode Island $95,109 Maryland $94,586 Minnesota $93,871 Colorado $93,596 Illinois $93,504 Oregon $93,155 Delaware $92,899

New Hampshire $92,737 Virginia $92,376 Pennsylvania $91,321 Nevada $90,789 North Dakota $90,614 Michigan $90,339 Wisconsin $90,238 Vermont $90,036

Texas $89,477 Maine $89,440 Arizona $89,385 Ohio $89,321 Georgia $88,477 Indiana $88,055 Wyoming $87,972 Utah $87,844

Iowa $87,789 Kansas $87,349 Louisiana $87,220 North Carolina $87,174 Missouri $87,156 Florida $86,798 Montana $86,606 Nebraska $86,422

Kentucky $86,321 South Carolina $85,954 Tennessee $85,725 Idaho $85,633 New Mexico $84,964 Oklahoma $84,817 Alabama $84,276 South Dakota $83,367

Arkansas $82,872 West Virginia $82,606 Mississippi $81,808

Top Paying Cities for It System Admins

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:

Adamsville: $96,669
Albion: $95,063
Ashaway: $97,036

Adamsville, RI $96,669 Albion, RI $95,063 Ashaway, RI $97,036 Barrington, RI $95,063 Block Island, RI $96,531 Bradford, RI $96,971 Bristol, RI $94,972 Carolina, RI $96,183

Charlestown, RI $96,283 Chepachet, RI $94,880 Clayville, RI $94,972 Coventry, RI $94,880 West Greenwich, RI $94,816 East Greenwich, RI $94,944 Exeter, RI $96,971 Fiskeville, RI $95,063

Forestdale, RI $94,972 Foster, RI $94,816 Glendale, RI $94,816 Greene, RI $95,880 Greenville, RI $95,063 Harmony, RI $95,036 Harrisville, RI $94,880 Hope, RI $95,063

Hope Valley, RI $97,036 Hopkinton, RI $97,063 Jamestown, RI $96,091 Kenyon, RI $96,944 Little Compton, RI $96,632 Manville, RI $95,063 Mapleville, RI $94,816 Newport, RI $96,109

Middletown, RI $96,513 North Kingstown, RI $94,788 North Scituate, RI $95,036 Oakland, RI $94,907 Pascoag, RI $94,852 Pawtucket, RI $95,063 Central Falls, RI $95,063 Cumberland, RI $95,063

Lincoln, RI $95,063 Portsmouth, RI $95,724 Prudence Island, RI $94,880 Rockville, RI $97,063 Saunderstown, RI $96,146 Shannock, RI $96,916 Slatersville, RI $94,972 Slocum, RI $96,146

Tiverton, RI $96,696 Wakefield, RI $96,045 Kingston, RI $96,063 Narragansett, RI $96,082 Peace Dale, RI $96,045 Warren, RI $95,036 Warwick, RI $95,063 Westerly, RI $97,091

West Kingston, RI $96,118 West Warwick, RI $95,063 Wood River Junction, RI $96,971 Woonsocket, RI $94,972 North Smithfield, RI $95,036 Wyoming, RI $96,944 Providence, RI $95,063 Cranston, RI $95,063

North Providence, RI $95,063 East Providence, RI $95,063 Riverside, RI $95,063 Rumford, RI $95,063 Smithfield, RI $95,063 Johnston, RI $95,063

It System Admin Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It System Admin'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$84,496

Average $95,109/year

$100,669

$7,041

Average $7,926/month

$8,389

$1,625

Average $1,829/week

$1,936

$41

Average $46/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,669	$8,389	$1,936	$48
Average	$95,109	$7,926	$1,829	$46
25th Percentile	$84,496	$7,041	$1,625	$41

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