What are the main factors that influence a Linux Admin's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Linux Admin's salary?

A Linux Admin's salary grows with experience: starting around $94,656 for beginners, reaching about $96,752 at mid-level, and approach $100,027 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Linux Admin?

Linux Admin salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Linux Admin roles are District of Columbia $107,209, California $106,802, Massachusetts $105,379. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Linux Admin roles make?

Salaries for Linux Admin level roles vary by specialization: Linux Engineer: $137,380; Linux Architect: $113,560; Senior Linux Administrator: $96,565; Linux Developer: $94,017; Linux Administrator: $93,840.

Linux Admin Salary in Delaware

How much does a Linux Admin make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Linux Admin in Delaware is $98,059 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,581
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,206 to $102,520
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,147

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Linux Admin Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,520	$8,543	$1,972	$49
Average	$98,059	$8,172	$1,886	$47
25th Percentile	$89,206	$7,434	$1,716	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Linux Admin Salaries

A Linux Admin'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Linux Admin	$94,656
Intermediate Level Linux Admin	$94,936
Senior Level Linux Admin	$96,752
Specialist Level Linux Admin	$99,371
Expert Level Linux Admin	$100,027

How Do Linux Admin 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 Linux Admins. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,209.
California: $106,802.
Massachusetts: $105,379.

District of Columbia $107,209 California $106,802 Massachusetts $105,379 Washington $104,992 New Jersey $104,953 Alaska $104,817 Connecticut $103,481 New York $102,939

Hawaii $101,206 Rhode Island $100,392 Maryland $99,840 Minnesota $99,085 Colorado $98,795 Illinois $98,698 Oregon $98,330 Delaware $98,059

New Hampshire $97,888 Virginia $97,507 Pennsylvania $96,393 Nevada $95,832 North Dakota $95,648 Michigan $95,357 Wisconsin $95,251 Vermont $95,038

Texas $94,447 Maine $94,408 Arizona $94,350 Ohio $94,282 Georgia $93,391 Indiana $92,946 Wyoming $92,859 Utah $92,723

Iowa $92,665 Kansas $92,200 Louisiana $92,065 North Carolina $92,017 Missouri $91,997 Florida $91,620 Montana $91,416 Nebraska $91,223

Kentucky $91,116 South Carolina $90,729 Tennessee $90,487 Idaho $90,390 New Mexico $89,683 Oklahoma $89,528 Alabama $88,957 South Dakota $87,998

Arkansas $87,475 West Virginia $87,194 Mississippi $86,352

Top Paying Cities for Linux Admins

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:

Lincoln: $101,486
Little Creek: $100,547
Magnolia: $100,963

Lincoln, DE $101,486 Little Creek, DE $100,547 Magnolia, DE $100,963 Milford, DE $101,486 Marydel, DE $100,169 Millsboro, DE $101,486 Millville, DE $102,164 Milton, DE $101,486

Nassau, DE $101,486 Ocean View, DE $102,164 Rehoboth Beach, DE $102,164 Seaford, DE $100,421 Selbyville, DE $102,164 Smyrna, DE $100,053 Viola, DE $100,963 Woodside, DE $100,673

Bear, DE $99,317 Newark, DE $99,356 Claymont, DE $99,434 Delaware City, DE $99,356 Hockessin, DE $99,434 Kirkwood, DE $99,356 Middletown, DE $99,850 Montchanin, DE $99,434

New Castle, DE $99,434 Odessa, DE $99,986 Port Penn, DE $99,085 Rockland, DE $99,434 Saint Georges, DE $99,356 Townsend, DE $99,840 Winterthur, DE $99,434 Lewes, DE $101,486

Wilmington, DE $99,434 Dover, DE $100,499 Dover Afb, DE $100,731 Bethany Beach, DE $102,164 Bethel, DE $100,421 Bridgeville, DE $101,486 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,605 Cheswold, DE $100,266

Clayton, DE $100,015 Dagsboro, DE $102,164 Delmar, DE $100,421 Ellendale, DE $101,486 Felton, DE $101,486 Fenwick Island, DE $102,164 Frankford, DE $102,164 Frederica, DE $101,486

Georgetown, DE $101,486 Greenwood, DE $101,486 Harbeson, DE $101,486 Harrington, DE $101,486 Hartly, DE $99,966 Houston, DE $101,486 Kenton, DE $100,015 Laurel, DE $100,421

Yorklyn, DE $99,434

Linux Admin Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Linux Admin'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 January 01, 2026

$89,206

Average $98,059/year

$102,520

$7,434

Average $8,172/month

$8,543

$1,716

Average $1,886/week

$1,972

$43

Average $47/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,520	$8,543	$1,972	$49
Average	$98,059	$8,172	$1,886	$47
25th Percentile	$89,206	$7,434	$1,716	$43

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