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How much does a Senior System Administrator make in Wisconsin? (2025)

As of August 01, 2025, Senior System Administrators in Wisconsin earn an average annual salary of $107,060 with an hourly rate of $51. Salary ranges from $90,456 (10th percentile) to $126,364 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $98,369 (25th percentile) and $117,165 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.

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75th Percentile $117,165 $9,764 $2,253 $56
Average $107,060 $8,922 $2,059 $51
25th Percentile $98,369 $8,197 $1,892 $47
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$98,369
Average $107,060/year
$117,165
$8,197
Average $8,922/month
$9,764
$1,892
Average $2,059/week
$2,253
$47
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$56
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75th Percentile $117,165 $9,764 $2,253 $56
Average $107,060 $8,922 $2,059 $51
25th Percentile $98,369 $8,197 $1,892 $47

How does experience level affect a Senior System Administrator's Salary?

An entry-level Senior System Administrator with under 1 year experience makes about $102,408. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Senior System Administrator makes around $103,060. After 2-4 years, the Senior System Administrator pay rises to about $105,405. Those senior Senior System Administrator with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $110,032, and those Senior System Administrator having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $111,964 on average.

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Entry Level Senior System Administrator $102,408
Intermediate Level Senior System Administrator $103,060
Senior Level Senior System Administrator $105,405
Specialist Level Senior System Administrator $110,032
Expert Level Senior System Administrator $111,964
$102,408 0 yr
$103,060 < 2 yrs
$105,405 2-4 yrs
$110,032 5-8 yrs
$111,964 > 8 yrs
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