Systems Administrator Salary in the United States

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How much does a Systems Administrator make in the United States? The average Systems Administrator salary in the United States is $113,454 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $101,181 and $125,845. 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. 

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Systems Administrator
Quality Electrical Systems - Salt Lake City , UT
The Systems Administrator is responsible for the collaborative maintenance of, and overseeing the management and administration of, resources and application of policies and procedures to ensure the ...
ZipRecruiter - Today
Lead On-Site Systems Administrator
Leidos - Lanham , MD
Description Leidos is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator to support the ESA V program. The ESA V program is an IT Services program supporting several federal customers. The program provides a ...
Adzuna - Today
Menu Systems Administrator (Remote)
TRIO Community Meals - Charlotte , NC
The Menu Systems Administrator is responsible for maintaining all Computrition systems. The Menu Systems Administrator is also responsible for training units and dietitians on all Computrition ...
LinkedIn - Today
Data Systems Administrator
A Society Group, Inc. - San Francisco , CA
Data Systems Administrator This Data Systems Administrator would focus on working with customers on data migration, decommissioning legacy storage systems, and performing OS upgrades to get our ...
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IT Systems Administrator
Rolle IT, LLC - Melbourne , FL
We are looking to hire a System Administrator to join our team. If you're hard-working and motivated to drive change you may be ready to Rolle. Apply now! Responsibilities for System Administrator
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 1 day ago
Systems Administrator II
City of Vacaville - Vacaville , CA
The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for the position of Systems Administrator II in our Information Technology Department. Currently there is one (1) vacancy and this recruitment will ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Systems Administrator in the United States. The base salary for Systems Administrator ranges from $101,181 to $125,845 with the average base salary of $113,454. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,138 to $132,850 with the average total cash compensation of $118,046.

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