Systems Administrator Salary in San Francisco, California

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How much does a Systems Administrator make in San Francisco, CA? The average Systems Administrator salary in San Francisco, CA is $145,188 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $129,793 and $161,205. 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 (Windows/Linux)
Maxar Technologies - WESTMINSTER , CO
Job Description. Please review the job details below. Maxar is currently seeking a Systems Administrator to join our Infrastructure & Operations team based in W
- 8 days ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
TekSynap - JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON , AK
Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES * Technical role managing servers, systems, and core IT services supporting network infrastructure. Install a
- 1 day ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
TekSynap - WASHINGTON , DC
Responsibilities & Qualifications. RESPONSIBILITIES Designs, develops, tests, integrates and deploys solutions for critical requirements. The current solution i
- 1 day ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
ManTech International - CLARKSBURG , WV
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to join our team in Clarksburg WV. Responsibilities include, but are not limited t
- 1 day ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Leidos - OMAHA , NE
R-00154559 Description Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engin
- 1 day ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
SAIC - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Description SAIC is currently looking to hire an on-site Systems Administrator for our TSSL team located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Program Info: Th
- 1 day ago

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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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Systems Administrator ranges from $129,793 to $161,205 with the average base salary of $145,188. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,567 to $170,016 with the average total cash compensation of $151,039.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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