What are the main factors that influence a Linux System Administrator's salary?

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

How does experience change a Linux System Administrator's salary?

A Linux System Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $91,278 for beginners, reaching about $93,300 at mid-level, and approach $96,457 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Linux System Administrator?

Linux System Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Linux System Administrator roles are District of Columbia $103,383, California $102,991, Massachusetts $101,618. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Linux System Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Linux System Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Linux System Engineer: $113,838; Senior Linux Administrator: $96,565; Senior Linux System Administrator: $96,076; Senior Linux Systems Administrator: $95,592; Linux Operating Systems Administrator: $93,890.

Linux System Administrator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Linux System Administrator make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Linux System Administrator in Delaware is $94,559 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Linux System Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,777
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,023 to $98,861
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,251

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Linux System Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,861	$8,238	$1,901	$48
Average	$94,559	$7,880	$1,818	$45
25th Percentile	$86,023	$7,169	$1,654	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Linux System Administrator Salaries

A Linux System Administrator'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 Linux System Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Linux System Administrator'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): $91,278
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,548
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,300
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,824
Expert (over 8 years): $96,457

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Linux System Administrator	$91,278
Intermediate Level Linux System Administrator	$91,548
Senior Level Linux System Administrator	$93,300
Specialist Level Linux System Administrator	$95,824
Expert Level Linux System Administrator	$96,457

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How Do Linux System Administrator 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 Linux System Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,383.
California: $102,991.
Massachusetts: $101,618.

District of Columbia $103,383 California $102,991 Massachusetts $101,618 Washington $101,245 New Jersey $101,207 Alaska $101,077 Connecticut $99,788 New York $99,265

Hawaii $97,594 Rhode Island $96,810 Maryland $96,277 Minnesota $95,549 Colorado $95,269 Illinois $95,176 Oregon $94,821 Delaware $94,559

New Hampshire $94,395 Virginia $94,027 Pennsylvania $92,953 Nevada $92,412 North Dakota $92,234 Michigan $91,954 Wisconsin $91,851 Vermont $91,646

Texas $91,076 Maine $91,039 Arizona $90,983 Ohio $90,918 Georgia $90,059 Indiana $89,629 Wyoming $89,545 Utah $89,414

Iowa $89,358 Kansas $88,910 Louisiana $88,779 North Carolina $88,733 Missouri $88,714 Florida $88,350 Montana $88,154 Nebraska $87,967

Kentucky $87,864 South Carolina $87,491 Tennessee $87,257 Idaho $87,164 New Mexico $86,482 Oklahoma $86,333 Alabama $85,782 South Dakota $84,858

Arkansas $84,354 West Virginia $84,083 Mississippi $83,270

Top Paying Cities for Linux System Administrators

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:

Lincoln: $97,865
Little Creek: $96,959
Magnolia: $97,360

Lincoln, DE $97,865 Little Creek, DE $96,959 Magnolia, DE $97,360 Milford, DE $97,865 Marydel, DE $96,595 Millsboro, DE $97,865 Millville, DE $98,518 Milton, DE $97,865

Nassau, DE $97,865 Ocean View, DE $98,518 Rehoboth Beach, DE $98,518 Seaford, DE $96,838 Selbyville, DE $98,518 Smyrna, DE $96,483 Viola, DE $97,360 Woodside, DE $97,080

Bear, DE $95,773 Newark, DE $95,810 Claymont, DE $95,885 Delaware City, DE $95,810 Hockessin, DE $95,885 Kirkwood, DE $95,810 Middletown, DE $96,287 Montchanin, DE $95,885

New Castle, DE $95,885 Odessa, DE $96,417 Port Penn, DE $95,549 Rockland, DE $95,885 Saint Georges, DE $95,810 Townsend, DE $96,277 Winterthur, DE $95,885 Lewes, DE $97,865

Wilmington, DE $95,885 Dover, DE $96,912 Dover Afb, DE $97,136 Bethany Beach, DE $98,518 Bethel, DE $96,838 Bridgeville, DE $97,865 Camden Wyoming, DE $97,015 Cheswold, DE $96,688

Clayton, DE $96,445 Dagsboro, DE $98,518 Delmar, DE $96,838 Ellendale, DE $97,865 Felton, DE $97,865 Fenwick Island, DE $98,518 Frankford, DE $98,518 Frederica, DE $97,865

Georgetown, DE $97,865 Greenwood, DE $97,865 Harbeson, DE $97,865 Harrington, DE $97,865 Hartly, DE $96,399 Houston, DE $97,865 Kenton, DE $96,445 Laurel, DE $96,838

Yorklyn, DE $95,885

Linux System Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Linux System Administrator'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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$86,023

Average $94,559/year

$98,861

$7,169

Average $7,880/month

$8,238

$1,654

Average $1,818/week

$1,901

$41

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,861	$8,238	$1,901	$48
Average	$94,559	$7,880	$1,818	$45
25th Percentile	$86,023	$7,169	$1,654	$41

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