How much does a Systems Administrator make in Houston, TX? The average Systems Administrator salary in Houston, TX is $116,326 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $103,991 and $129,156. 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

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80Twenty - San Francisco , CA
Systems administration: Support the transition from an external agency to an internal booking system. Work cross-functionally with external vendors and internal teams to optimize systems and improve ...
LinkedIn - 21 days ago
New Directions Technologies Inc. - Ridgecrest , CA
... server resources, systems and key processes • Review system and application logs, verifying ... administrator OR High School diploma and 5 to 8 years relevant experience as a systems ...
LinkedIn - 63 days ago
SteelPeak Wealth - Santa Barbara County , CA
... Systems and learning new tax software ✅ You're a team player who enjoys supporting others and keeping things running smoothly Perks & Benefits 🎉 Competitive Salary based on experience 🎉 ...
LinkedIn - 30 days ago
We are seeking a skilled OnBase Administrator and Software Developer with experience in managing ... Monitor system performance, security, and availability. * Configure user permissions and roles ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
America First Credit Union - Roy , UT
Ensures that these systems are working at best capacity with ideas for future growth and upgrades. that they operate in accordance with Credit Union policies and procedures for systems and ...
LinkedIn - 44 days ago
AGS - American Gaming Systems - Las Vegas , NV
In addition, the administrator will input and process sales orders in the sales tracking system, manage and maintain billing lines, adjustments, and credits. Responsibilities: * Opportunity ...
LinkedIn - 21 days ago

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103991
129156
116326

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
107014
136212
121013
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Systems Administrator in Houston, TX. The base salary for Systems Administrator ranges from $103,991 to $129,156 with the average base salary of $116,326. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,014 to $136,212 with the average total cash compensation of $121,013.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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