How much does a Systems Administration Manager make in the United States? The average Systems Administration Manager salary in the United States is $148,324 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $131,090 and $166,552. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Systems Administration Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Systems Administration Manager Salary $115,400 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Systems Administration Manager Salary $131,090 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Systems Administration Manager Salary $148,324 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Systems Administration Manager Salary $166,552 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Systems Administration Manager Salary $183,147 US March 26, 2024
25% $131,090 10% $115,400 90% $183,147 75% $166,552 $148,324 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Systems Administration Manager

Systems Administration Manager manages the maintenance and technical support of operating system environments and various computer systems of an organization. Assigns systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance to promote uptime and efficient performance. Being a Systems Administration Manager leads troubleshooting and resolution of system issues and conducts root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrences. Researches, plans, and approves system software upgrades and computer components. Additionally, Systems Administration Manager monitors system performance to identify and address potential issues or opportunities for process improvements. Evaluates vendors and monitors and maintains software licensing and maintenance agreements. Manages projects to completion by defining project scopes, monitoring progress against timelines, and allocating resources. Provides system administrators and technicians with training in the best practices and technologies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Systems Administration Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Systems Administration Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Systems Administration Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Systems Administration Manager, the highest Systems Administration Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Systems Administration Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Systems Administration Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Systems Administration Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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