Administrator, Systems Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does an Administrator, Systems Engineering make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrator, Systems Engineering in the United States is $84,564 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Administrator, Systems Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,147
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,322 to $93,768
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,728
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Administrator, Systems Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $93,768 $7,814 $1,803 $45
Average $84,564 $7,047 $1,626 $41
25th Percentile $77,322 $6,443 $1,487 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Administrator, Systems Engineering Salaries

An Administrator, Systems Engineering'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 Administrator, Systems Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrator, Systems Engineering'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): $83,349
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $84,158
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,188
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,594
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,865
Levels Salary
Entry Level Administrator, Systems Engineering$83,349
Intermediate Level Administrator, Systems Engineering$84,158
Senior Level Administrator, Systems Engineering$86,188
Specialist Level Administrator, Systems Engineering$86,594
Expert Level Administrator, Systems Engineering$86,865
$83,349 0 yr
$84,158 < 2 yrs
$86,188 2-4 yrs
$86,594 5-8 yrs
$86,865 > 8 yrs
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How Do Administrator, Systems Engineering 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 Administrator, Systems Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,630.
  • California: $93,275.
  • Massachusetts: $92,031.

Top Paying Cities for Administrator, Systems Engineerings

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: $106,661
  • San Francisco: $105,612
  • Oakland: $103,270

What Skills Can Increase an Administrator, Systems Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.02% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
  • Cisco (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): Cisco Systems, Inc., commonly known as Cisco, is an American-based multinational technology conglomerate corporation headquartered in San Jose, California.
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Analysis 7.02%
Azure 2.71%
Cisco 1.62%
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 an Administrator, Systems Engineering's salary.
  • IT Infrastructure: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
IT Infrastructure
 $93,021
10%
Python
 $93,021
10%
AWS
 $93,021
10%
Risk Management
 $93,021
10%
Team Development
 $92,175
9%
Collaboration
 $92,175
9%
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How Education impacts an Administrator, Systems Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Administrator, Systems Engineerings enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Administrator, Systems Engineering with a No Diploma is between $68,885 and $75,174).

Administrator, Systems Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Administrator, Systems Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 14.3%
Associates 10.4%
Bachelors 61.0%
Masters 13.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Administrator, Systems Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrator, Systems Engineering'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.

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$77,322
Average $84,564/year
$93,768
$6,443
Average $7,047/month
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Average $1,626/week
$1,803
$37
Average $41/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $93,768 $7,814 $1,803 $45
Average $84,564 $7,047 $1,626 $41
25th Percentile $77,322 $6,443 $1,487 $37

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Salary Trends for Administrator, Systems Engineering

Salaries for an Administrator, Systems Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $84,688 in 2023 to around $84,465 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Administrator, Systems Engineering salary trends, .

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