Systems Administrator Salary in Maryland

How much does a Systems Administrator make in Maryland?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Systems Administrator in Maryland is $114,616 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,619
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,429 to $125,610
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,065

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Systems Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,610	$10,467	$2,416	$60
Average	$114,616	$9,551	$2,204	$55
25th Percentile	$105,429	$8,786	$2,027	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Systems Administrator Salaries

A Systems 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 Systems Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems 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): $75,456
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,118
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,807
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,225
Expert (over 8 years): $155,417

Levels	Salary
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$75,456
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$96,118
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$113,807
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$132,225
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$155,417

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

District of Columbia: $123,075.
California: $122,608.
Massachusetts: $120,974.

District of Columbia $123,075 California $122,608 Massachusetts $120,974 Washington $120,530 New Jersey $120,485 Alaska $120,330 Connecticut $118,796 New York $118,173

Hawaii $116,183 Rhode Island $115,250 Maryland $114,616 Minnesota $113,749 Colorado $113,416 Illinois $113,304 Oregon $112,882 Delaware $112,571

New Hampshire $112,375 Virginia $111,937 Pennsylvania $110,659 Nevada $110,014 North Dakota $109,803 Michigan $109,469 Wisconsin $109,347 Vermont $109,103

Texas $108,424 Maine $108,380 Arizona $108,313 Ohio $108,236 Georgia $107,213 Indiana $106,702 Wyoming $106,601 Utah $106,446

Iowa $106,379 Kansas $105,846 Louisiana $105,690 North Carolina $105,634 Missouri $105,612 Florida $105,179 Montana $104,945 Nebraska $104,723

Kentucky $104,601 South Carolina $104,156 Tennessee $103,878 Idaho $103,767 New Mexico $102,955 Oklahoma $102,778 Alabama $102,122 South Dakota $101,021

Arkansas $100,421 West Virginia $100,099 Mississippi $99,132

Top Paying Cities for Systems 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:

Owings: $120,341
Riverdale: $123,075
College Park: $123,075

Owings, MD $120,341 Riverdale, MD $123,075 College Park, MD $123,075 Fort Washington, MD $122,997 Oxon Hill, MD $123,075 Suitland, MD $123,075 District Heights, MD $123,075 Temple Hills, MD $123,075

Deale, MD $119,085 Dunkirk, MD $120,196 Fort George G Meade, MD $114,360 Friendship, MD $118,507 Fulton, MD $118,518 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $123,042 Savage, MD $114,394 Shady Side, MD $118,829

Galesville, MD $118,807 Greenbelt, MD $123,042 Glenn Dale, MD $122,931 Upper Marlboro, MD $122,820 Harwood, MD $118,862 Highland, MD $118,495 West River, MD $118,929 Tracys Landing, MD $119,463

Hyattsville, MD $123,075 Jessup, MD $114,472 Bethesda, MD $123,075 Glen Echo, MD $123,075 Chevy Chase, MD $123,075 Cabin John, MD $123,075 Olney, MD $122,820 Brookeville, MD $122,742

Poolesville, MD $120,830 Barnesville, MD $120,263 Beallsville, MD $120,774 Boyds, MD $119,874 Dickerson, MD $120,563 Rockville, MD $122,931 Potomac, MD $122,997 Derwood, MD $122,820

Sandy Spring, MD $122,820 Ashton, MD $122,775 Brinklow, MD $122,708 Burtonsville, MD $122,853 Montgomery Village, MD $119,374 Kensington, MD $123,075 Garrett Park, MD $123,075 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $122,964

Silver Spring, MD $123,075 Takoma Park, MD $123,075 Aberdeen, MD $111,470 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $112,115 Abingdon, MD $111,770 Gunpowder, MD $114,427 Arnold, MD $114,283 Baldwin, MD $114,394

Bel Air, MD $110,959 Belcamp, MD $111,893 Benson, MD $111,515 Boring, MD $110,826 Brooklandville, MD $114,616 Butler, MD $114,316 Chase, MD $114,472 Churchville, MD $110,903

Clarksville, MD $114,283 Cockeysville, MD $114,538 Hunt Valley, MD $114,472 Crownsville, MD $114,249 Darlington, MD $110,436 Davidsonville, MD $118,584 Dayton, MD $114,249 Edgewater, MD $118,384

Edgewood, MD $114,283 Ellicott City, MD $114,538 Columbia, MD $114,427 Fallston, MD $114,316 Finksburg, MD $114,249 Forest Hill, MD $110,425 Fork, MD $114,427 Fort Howard, MD $114,583

Freeland, MD $106,935 Gambrills, MD $114,360 Gibson Island, MD $114,283 Glen Arm, MD $114,583 Glen Burnie, MD $114,616 Glyndon, MD $114,394 Hampstead, MD $109,881 Elkridge, MD $114,616

Hanover, MD $114,583 Harmans, MD $114,583 Havre De Grace, MD $111,581 Hydes, MD $114,427 Jarrettsville, MD $110,147 Joppa, MD $114,360 Kingsville, MD $114,427 Lineboro, MD $106,979

Linthicum Heights, MD $114,616 Long Green, MD $114,505 Spencerville, MD $122,853 Clarksburg, MD $119,407 Damascus, MD $118,807 Germantown, MD $119,774 Annapolis, MD $117,706 Cumberland, MD $97,998

Accident, MD $97,998 Barton, MD $97,998 Bittinger, MD $97,998 Bloomington, MD $97,998 Corriganville, MD $97,998 Eckhart Mines, MD $97,998 Ellerslie, MD $97,998 Flintstone, MD $97,998

Friendsville, MD $97,998 Frostburg, MD $97,998 Grantsville, MD $97,998 Kitzmiller, MD $97,998 Lonaconing, MD $97,998 Luke, MD $97,998 Mc Henry, MD $97,998 Midland, MD $97,998

Midlothian, MD $97,998 Mount Savage, MD $97,998 Oakland, MD $97,998 Oldtown, MD $97,998 Pinto, MD $97,998 Rawlings, MD $97,998 Spring Gap, MD $97,998 Swanton, MD $97,998

Westernport, MD $97,998 Easton, MD $114,060 Barclay, MD $113,838 Bethlehem, MD $114,060 Betterton, MD $113,360 Bozman, MD $118,006 Cambridge, MD $118,295 Centreville, MD $114,060

Chester, MD $116,684 Chestertown, MD $113,960 Church Creek, MD $118,295 Church Hill, MD $113,960 Claiborne, MD $117,517 Cordova, MD $114,060 Crapo, MD $122,519 Crocheron, MD $122,519

Crumpton, MD $113,793 Denton, MD $114,060 East New Market, MD $118,295 Federalsburg, MD $115,283 Fishing Creek, MD $122,519 Galena, MD $114,038 Goldsboro, MD $114,060 Grasonville, MD $115,672

Greensboro, MD $114,060 Henderson, MD $114,316 Hillsboro, MD $114,060 Hurlock, MD $118,295 Ingleside, MD $113,894 Kennedyville, MD $113,816 Mcdaniel, MD $117,517 Madison, MD $122,519

Marydel, MD $114,683 Massey, MD $114,227 Millington, MD $114,149 Neavitt, MD $118,618 Newcomb, MD $116,884 Oxford, MD $118,295 Preston, MD $114,060 Price, MD $113,994

Queen Anne, MD $114,060 Queenstown, MD $114,950 Rhodesdale, MD $118,295 Ridgely, MD $114,060 Rock Hall, MD $115,216 Royal Oak, MD $116,472 Saint Michaels, MD $117,084 Secretary, MD $118,295

Sherwood, MD $118,762 Deal Island, MD $113,182 Eden, MD $117,695 Ewell, MD $103,834 Fruitland, MD $117,695 Girdletree, MD $107,302 Hebron, MD $117,695 Linkwood, MD $118,295

Manokin, MD $110,537 Mardela Springs, MD $117,695 Marion Station, MD $104,545 Nanticoke, MD $118,295 Newark, MD $117,284 Ocean City, MD $117,284 Parsonsburg, MD $116,206 Pittsville, MD $117,284

Pocomoke City, MD $104,234 Powellville, MD $117,284 Princess Anne, MD $112,437 Quantico, MD $118,295 Rehobeth, MD $104,234 Sharptown, MD $117,695 Showell, MD $117,284 Snow Hill, MD $111,548

Stockton, MD $104,234 Tyaskin, MD $118,295 Tylerton, MD $103,834 Upper Fairmount, MD $110,537 Vienna, MD $118,295 Westover, MD $110,537 Whaleyville, MD $117,284 Willards, MD $117,284

Delmar, MD $115,283 North East, MD $112,104 Perry Point, MD $111,870 Perryville, MD $111,448 Port Deposit, MD $110,981 Rising Sun, MD $110,381 Warwick, MD $114,049 Cecilton, MD $113,894

Charlestown, MD $111,882 Chesapeake City, MD $113,705 Childs, MD $113,838 Stevensville, MD $116,628 Colora, MD $110,581 Conowingo, MD $110,092 Earleville, MD $113,182 Elk Mills, MD $113,838

Elkton, MD $113,838 Georgetown, MD $113,827 Lutherville Timonium, MD $114,616 Abell, MD $122,519 Accokeek, MD $122,853 Aquasco, MD $122,519 Avenue, MD $122,519 Barstow, MD $122,519

Bel Alton, MD $122,519 Benedict, MD $122,519 Brandywine, MD $122,775 Broomes Island, MD $122,519 Bryans Road, MD $122,742 Bryantown, MD $122,519 Bushwood, MD $122,519 California, MD $122,519

Callaway, MD $122,519 Chaptico, MD $122,519 Charlotte Hall, MD $122,519 Cheltenham, MD $122,820 Clements, MD $122,519 Cobb Island, MD $122,519 Coltons Point, MD $122,519 Compton, MD $122,519

Dameron, MD $122,519 Dowell, MD $122,519 Drayden, MD $122,519 Faulkner, MD $122,519 Great Mills, MD $122,519 Helen, MD $122,519 Hollywood, MD $122,519 Hughesville, MD $122,519

Huntingtown, MD $121,363 Indian Head, MD $122,631 Ironsides, MD $122,519 Issue, MD $122,519 La Plata, MD $122,519 Leonardtown, MD $122,519 Lexington Park, MD $122,519 Loveville, MD $122,519

Lusby, MD $122,519 Marbury, MD $122,519 Mechanicsville, MD $122,519 Morganza, MD $122,519 Mount Victoria, MD $122,519 Nanjemoy, MD $122,519 Newburg, MD $122,519 Park Hall, MD $122,519

Patuxent River, MD $122,519 Piney Point, MD $115,016 Pomfret, MD $122,597 Port Republic, MD $122,519 Port Tobacco, MD $122,519 Prince Frederick, MD $122,519 Ridge, MD $115,016 Rock Point, MD $122,519

Saint Inigoes, MD $122,519 Saint Leonard, MD $122,519 Saint Marys City, MD $122,519 Scotland, MD $111,292 Solomons, MD $122,519 Sunderland, MD $120,752 Tall Timbers, MD $122,519 Valley Lee, MD $122,519

Welcome, MD $122,519 White Plains, MD $122,631 Southern Md Facility, MD $122,997 Annapolis Junction, MD $114,427 Lanham, MD $123,042 Beltsville, MD $123,042 Laurel, MD $122,820 Bladensburg, MD $123,075

Lothian, MD $119,518 Mount Rainier, MD $123,075 North Beach, MD $119,796 Bowie, MD $122,820 Brentwood, MD $123,075 Capitol Heights, MD $123,075 Chesapeake Beach, MD $120,241 Churchton, MD $119,140

Clinton, MD $122,964 Still Pond, MD $113,860 Sudlersville, MD $113,938 Taylors Island, MD $122,519 Templeville, MD $114,472 Tilghman, MD $119,496 Toddville, MD $122,519 Trappe, MD $118,295

Wingate, MD $122,519 Wittman, MD $117,862 Woolford, MD $122,519 Worton, MD $113,927 Wye Mills, MD $114,060 Frederick, MD $119,140 Adamstown, MD $120,407 Big Pool, MD $99,254

Boonsboro, MD $118,295 Braddock Heights, MD $120,641 Brownsville, MD $122,519 Brunswick, MD $122,519 Buckeystown, MD $119,985 Burkittsville, MD $122,519 Cascade, MD $106,668 Cavetown, MD $106,668

Chewsville, MD $112,326 Clear Spring, MD $107,102 Cooksville, MD $117,073 Emmitsburg, MD $107,935 Fairplay, MD $114,416 Funkstown, MD $114,416 Glenelg, MD $118,051 Glenwood, MD $118,029

Hagerstown, MD $112,326 Hancock, MD $99,254 Ijamsville, MD $119,018 Jefferson, MD $121,675 Keedysville, MD $122,519 Keymar, MD $110,570 Knoxville, MD $122,519 Ladiesburg, MD $112,037

Libertytown, MD $114,605 Lisbon, MD $117,128 Little Orleans, MD $97,998 Maugansville, MD $107,224 Middletown, MD $122,519 Monrovia, MD $118,418 Mount Airy, MD $117,028 Myersville, MD $114,416

New Market, MD $118,295 New Midway, MD $112,371 New Windsor, MD $112,304 Point Of Rocks, MD $121,919 Rocky Ridge, MD $109,436 Rohrersville, MD $122,519 Sabillasville, MD $106,790 Saint James, MD $114,416

Sharpsburg, MD $122,519 Smithsburg, MD $106,668 Sykesville, MD $114,249 Taneytown, MD $109,358 Thurmont, MD $108,313 Tuscarora, MD $121,519 Union Bridge, MD $111,948 Unionville, MD $113,349

Walkersville, MD $115,739 West Friendship, MD $114,316 Williamsport, MD $112,760 Woodbine, MD $117,084 Woodsboro, MD $113,160 Salisbury, MD $117,695 Allen, MD $117,695 Berlin, MD $117,284

Bishopville, MD $117,284 Bivalve, MD $118,295 Manchester, MD $109,436 Marriottsville, MD $114,427 Maryland Line, MD $106,935 Mayo, MD $118,295 Millersville, MD $114,360 Monkton, MD $114,283

Odenton, MD $114,360 Crofton, MD $118,462 Owings Mills, MD $114,538 Parkton, MD $109,480 Pasadena, MD $114,505 Perry Hall, MD $114,616 Perryman, MD $111,982 Phoenix, MD $114,472

Pylesville, MD $109,514 Randallstown, MD $114,583 Reisterstown, MD $114,427 Riderwood, MD $114,616 Riva, MD $118,295 Severn, MD $114,538 Severna Park, MD $114,427 Simpsonville, MD $114,360

Sparks Glencoe, MD $114,360 Crisfield, MD $104,545 Stevenson, MD $114,616 Dhs, MD $122,886 Waldorf, MD $122,742 Street, MD $109,925 Upperco, MD $110,826 Upper Falls, MD $114,472

Westminster, MD $111,281 Whiteford, MD $109,414 White Hall, MD $109,447 White Marsh, MD $114,616 Woodstock, MD $114,472 Baltimore, MD $114,616 Towson, MD $114,616 Gwynn Oak, MD $114,616

Pikesville, MD $114,616 Sparrows Point, MD $114,583 Middle River, MD $114,616 Essex, MD $114,616 Dundalk, MD $114,616 Brooklyn, MD $114,616 Curtis Bay, MD $114,616 Halethorpe, MD $114,616

Catonsville, MD $114,616 Parkville, MD $114,616 Nottingham, MD $114,616 Rosedale, MD $114,616 Windsor Mill, MD $114,616 Gaithersburg, MD $122,742 Washington Grove, MD $122,775

Systems Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$105,429

Average $114,616/year

$125,610

$8,786

Average $9,551/month

$10,467

$2,027

Average $2,204/week

$2,416

$51

Average $55/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,610	$10,467	$2,416	$60
Average	$114,616	$9,551	$2,204	$55
25th Percentile	$105,429	$8,786	$2,027	$51

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