What are the main factors that influence a System Administrator I's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for System Administrator I?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for System Administrator I roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A System Administrator 's salary?

A System Administrator 's salary grows with experience: a System Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $73,730, a Systems Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $93,922, a Systems Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $111,231, a Systems Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $129,245, a Systems Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $151,878,

What are the highest paying states for a System Administrator I?

System Administrator I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Administrator I roles are District of Columbia $84,096, California $83,777, Massachusetts $82,661. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of System Administrator roles make?

Salaries for System Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Senior System Administrator: $108,895; Engineering System Administrator: $95,092; Linux System Administrator: $93,379; Intermediate System Administrator: $92,841; Web Administrator I: $84,365.

System Administrator I Salary in Maine

How much does a System Administrator I make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Administrator I in Maine is $74,055 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,501
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,927 to $78,476
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,347

10% $62,347

50% (Median) $74,055

90% $82,501

System Administrator I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,476	$6,540	$1,509	$38
Average	$74,055	$6,171	$1,424	$36
25th Percentile	$67,927	$5,661	$1,306	$33

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Key Factors That Influence System Administrator I Salaries

A System Administrator I'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 System Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a System Administrator I'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): $73,730
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,922
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,231
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,245
Expert (over 8 years): $151,878

Levels	Salary
System Ad... Level System Administrator I	$73,730
Systems A... Level System Administrator I	$93,922
Systems A... Level System Administrator I	$111,231
Systems A... Level System Administrator I	$129,245
Systems A... Level System Administrator I	$151,878

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How Do System Administrator I 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 System Administrator Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,096.
California: $83,777.
Massachusetts: $82,661.

District of Columbia $84,096 California $83,777 Massachusetts $82,661 Washington $82,357 New Jersey $82,326 Alaska $82,220 Connecticut $81,172 New York $80,746

Hawaii $79,387 Rhode Island $78,749 Maryland $78,316 Minnesota $77,724 Colorado $77,496 Illinois $77,420 Oregon $77,131 Delaware $76,918

New Hampshire $76,785 Virginia $76,485 Pennsylvania $75,612 Nevada $75,171 North Dakota $75,027 Michigan $74,799 Wisconsin $74,716 Vermont $74,549

Texas $74,085 Maine $74,055 Arizona $74,009 Ohio $73,956 Georgia $73,257 Indiana $72,908 Wyoming $72,840 Utah $72,733

Iowa $72,688 Kansas $72,323 Louisiana $72,217 North Carolina $72,179 Missouri $72,164 Florida $71,867 Montana $71,708 Nebraska $71,556

Kentucky $71,473 South Carolina $71,169 Tennessee $70,979 Idaho $70,903 New Mexico $70,348 Oklahoma $70,227 Alabama $69,779 South Dakota $69,027

Arkansas $68,617 West Virginia $68,396 Mississippi $67,736

Top Paying Cities for System Administrator Is

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:

Freedom: $72,882
Harmony: $72,850
Hartland: $72,945

Freedom, ME $72,882

Harmony, ME $72,850

Hartland, ME $72,945

Hinckley, ME $73,014

Jackman, ME $72,661

Kingfield, ME $73,075

Liberty, ME $73,016

Madison, ME $73,172

Monroe, ME $72,777

Morrill, ME $72,903

Newport, ME $72,787

New Portland, ME $73,188

New Sharon, ME $73,099

New Vineyard, ME $73,144

Norridgewock, ME $73,146

North Anson, ME $73,189

North Vassalboro, ME $73,320

Oakland, ME $73,170

Oquossoc, ME $72,926

Palmyra, ME $72,833

Phillips, ME $72,955

Pittsfield, ME $72,951

Plymouth, ME $72,796

Rangeley, ME $72,973

Portland, ME $76,455

Falmouth, ME $76,282

South Portland, ME $76,455

Cape Elizabeth, ME $76,303

Peaks Island, ME $76,377

Cumberland Foreside, ME $76,207

Auburn, ME $74,837

Andover, ME $72,952

Bethel, ME $73,075

Bryant Pond, ME $73,347

Buckfield, ME $73,674

Canton, ME $73,213

Durham, ME $75,310

Danville, ME $75,063

Dixfield, ME $73,061

Dryden, ME $73,145

East Andover, ME $72,974

East Dixfield, ME $73,179

East Livermore, ME $73,611

East Poland, ME $74,926

Stoneham, ME $73,380

East Wilton, ME $73,316

Greene, ME $74,264

Hanover, ME $73,013

Hebron, ME $74,196

Jay, ME $73,194

Lewiston, ME $74,797

Lisbon, ME $75,034

Lisbon Falls, ME $74,919

Livermore, ME $73,491

Livermore Falls, ME $73,443

Greenwood, ME $73,444

Mechanic Falls, ME $74,703

Mexico, ME $73,132

Minot, ME $74,425

Monmouth, ME $74,028

New Gloucester, ME $75,361

Newry, ME $72,877

North Jay, ME $73,159

Leeds, ME $73,848

North Monmouth, ME $73,919

North Turner, ME $73,797

North Waterford, ME $73,721

Norway, ME $73,957

Oxford, ME $74,353

Paris, ME $74,104

Poland, ME $74,938

Roxbury, ME $72,902

Rumford, ME $73,090

Sabattus, ME $74,470

South Paris, ME $74,002

Turner, ME $74,004

Wayne, ME $73,668

Weld, ME $72,956

West Bethel, ME $73,017

Bowdoin, ME $74,460

West Minot, ME $74,318

West Paris, ME $73,707

Peru, ME $73,241

West Poland, ME $74,881

Sumner, ME $73,472

Wilton, ME $73,148

Augusta, ME $73,352

Coopers Mills, ME $73,452

Dresden, ME $74,056

East Winthrop, ME $73,580

Farmingdale, ME $73,783

Gardiner, ME $73,917

Randolph, ME $73,783

Hallowell, ME $73,690

Jefferson, ME $73,200

Kents Hill, ME $73,350

Litchfield, ME $74,135

Manchester, ME $73,494

Mount Vernon, ME $73,173

Whitefield, ME $73,494

Palermo, ME $73,078

Sebasco Estates, ME $75,238

Readfield, ME $73,474

Saint Albans, ME $72,889

South Bristol, ME $74,110

Squirrel Island, ME $74,356

Trevett, ME $74,408

Waldoboro, ME $73,185

Walpole, ME $73,991

Washington, ME $73,002

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $74,488

Southport, ME $74,653

Wiscasset, ME $74,277

Woolwich, ME $74,453

Ellsworth, ME $72,705

Addison, ME $72,616

Gouldsboro, ME $72,681

Bar Harbor, ME $72,818

Beals, ME $72,698

Bernard, ME $72,843

Birch Harbor, ME $72,751

Blue Hill, ME $72,783

Brooklin, ME $72,784

Brooksville, ME $72,783

Calais, ME $72,590

Cherryfield, ME $72,507

Columbia Falls, ME $72,503

Corea, ME $72,685

Cranberry Isles, ME $72,701

Cutler, ME $72,509

Deer Isle, ME $72,851

Dennysville, ME $72,440

East Blue Hill, ME $72,786

East Machias, ME $72,509

Eastport, ME $72,723

Franklin, ME $72,689

Frenchboro, ME $72,660

Grand Lake Stream, ME $72,396

Hancock, ME $72,797

Harborside, ME $72,770

Harrington, ME $72,665

Hulls Cove, ME $72,820

Isle Au Haut, ME $72,660

Islesford, ME $72,812

Jonesboro, ME $72,568

Jonesport, ME $72,634

Little Deer Isle, ME $72,842

Lubec, ME $72,544

Bass Harbor, ME $72,845

Machias, ME $72,581

Machiasport, ME $72,616

Meddybemps, ME $72,395

Milbridge, ME $72,694

Mount Desert, ME $72,764

Northeast Harbor, ME $72,812

Sullivan, ME $72,699

Pembroke, ME $72,508

Perry, ME $72,574

Princeton, ME $72,392

Prospect Harbor, ME $72,758

Robbinston, ME $72,493

Salsbury Cove, ME $72,828

Sargentville, ME $72,804

Seal Cove, ME $72,767

Seal Harbor, ME $72,791

Sedgwick, ME $72,796

Sorrento, ME $72,767

Southwest Harbor, ME $72,831

Steuben, ME $72,654

Stonington, ME $72,858

Sunset, ME $72,607

Surry, ME $72,782

Swans Island, ME $72,717

Wesley, ME $72,301

Whiting, ME $72,488

Winter Harbor, ME $72,695

Baileyville, ME $72,466

Houlton, ME $72,315

Ashland, ME $72,210

Benedicta, ME $72,051

Blaine, ME $72,297

Bridgewater, ME $72,126

Caribou, ME $72,445

Clayton Lake, ME $72,314

Crouseville, ME $72,361

Eagle Lake, ME $72,291

Easton, ME $72,372

Estcourt Station, ME $72,344

Fort Fairfield, ME $72,409

Fort Kent, ME $72,441

Fort Kent Mills, ME $72,379

Frenchville, ME $72,461

Grand Isle, ME $72,362

Island Falls, ME $72,058

Limestone, ME $72,389

Madawaska, ME $72,582

Mapleton, ME $72,275

Richmond, ME $74,176

South China, ME $73,152

South Gardiner, ME $74,006

Vienna, ME $73,041

Windsor, ME $73,111

Winthrop, ME $73,788

Bangor, ME $72,756

Abbot, ME $72,769

Aurora, ME $72,373

Bradford, ME $72,723

Bradley, ME $72,725

Brewer, ME $72,752

Brookton, ME $72,129

Brownville, ME $72,514

Brownville Junction, ME $72,961

Bucksport, ME $72,747

Burlington, ME $72,487

Greenbush, ME $72,654

Carmel, ME $72,758

Castine, ME $72,910

Charleston, ME $72,736

Danforth, ME $72,249

Dover Foxcroft, ME $72,778

Corinth, ME $72,749

Eddington, ME $72,733

Holden, ME $72,739

East Millinocket, ME $72,435

East Orland, ME $72,739

Etna, ME $72,774

Exeter, ME $72,762

Frankfort, ME $72,760

Greenville, ME $72,341

Greenville Junction, ME $72,578

Guilford, ME $72,749

Hampden, ME $72,757

Howland, ME $72,584

Hudson, ME $72,744

Kenduskeag, ME $72,752

Kingman, ME $72,173

Lagrange, ME $72,669

Lambert Lake, ME $72,258

Lee, ME $72,471

Levant, ME $72,755

Lincoln, ME $72,465

Mattawamkeag, ME $72,229

Medway, ME $72,248

Milford, ME $72,714

Millinocket, ME $72,139

Milo, ME $72,651

Monson, ME $72,761

Olamon, ME $72,675

Old Town, ME $72,725

Orono, ME $72,745

Orient, ME $72,179

Orland, ME $72,740

Orrington, ME $72,749

Passadumkeag, ME $72,633

Penobscot, ME $72,742

Rockwood, ME $72,452

Sangerville, ME $72,812

Sebec, ME $72,696

Shirley Mills, ME $72,717

Springfield, ME $72,281

Stetson, ME $72,767

Stillwater, ME $72,747

Topsfield, ME $72,190

Vanceboro, ME $72,253

Waite, ME $72,290

West Enfield, ME $72,616

Winn, ME $72,326

Winterport, ME $72,757

Wytopitlock, ME $72,071

Bath, ME $74,969

Alna, ME $73,775

Boothbay, ME $74,276

Boothbay Harbor, ME $74,444

Bristol, ME $73,827

Chamberlain, ME $73,953

Damariscotta, ME $73,781

East Boothbay, ME $74,330

Friendship, ME $73,353

Georgetown, ME $74,874

Isle Of Springs, ME $74,278

Bremen, ME $73,623

Newcastle, ME $73,811

New Harbor, ME $74,070

Nobleboro, ME $73,518

Edgecomb, ME $74,062

Pemaquid, ME $73,998

Phippsburg, ME $75,175

Cushing, ME $73,113

Round Pond, ME $73,813

Sandy Point, ME $72,755

Searsmont, ME $72,928

Searsport, ME $72,767

Shawmut, ME $73,240

Skowhegan, ME $73,080

Smithfield, ME $73,118

Solon, ME $73,080

Stockton Springs, ME $72,755

Stratton, ME $73,019

Strong, ME $73,082

Temple, ME $73,054

West Forks, ME $72,632

Thorndike, ME $72,830

Troy, ME $72,809

Unity, ME $72,900

Vassalboro, ME $73,124

West Farmington, ME $73,336

Berwick, ME $77,725

Cape Neddick, ME $78,317

Eliot, ME $79,355

Kittery, ME $79,585

Kittery Point, ME $78,987

North Berwick, ME $77,126

Ogunquit, ME $77,826

South Berwick, ME $78,508

York, ME $78,956

York Beach, ME $78,578

York Harbor, ME $78,977

Acton, ME $74,925

Alfred, ME $75,986

Bailey Island, ME $75,676

Bar Mills, ME $75,865

Biddeford, ME $75,890

Biddeford Pool, ME $75,891

Bowdoinham, ME $74,407

Bridgton, ME $74,281

Brownfield, ME $74,215

Brunswick, ME $75,286

Bustins Island, ME $75,818

Cape Porpoise, ME $76,230

Casco, ME $75,164

Center Lovell, ME $73,732

Chebeague Island, ME $75,984

Cliff Island, ME $76,150

Cornish, ME $75,070

Cumberland Center, ME $76,063

Denmark, ME $74,204

East Baldwin, ME $75,262

Lebanon, ME $76,515

East Parsonsfield, ME $74,675

Sebago, ME $75,070

East Waterboro, ME $75,642

Freeport, ME $75,680

Fryeburg, ME $73,832

Gorham, ME $75,996

Gray, ME $75,534

Harrison, ME $73,873

Hiram, ME $74,837

Hollis Center, ME $75,736

Kennebunk, ME $76,287

Kennebunkport, ME $75,999

Parsonsfield, ME $74,672

Limerick, ME $75,364

Limington, ME $75,345

Long Island, ME $76,279

Lovell, ME $73,627

Moody, ME $77,225

Naples, ME $74,852

Newfield, ME $75,241

North Bridgton, ME $74,319

North Waterboro, ME $75,509

Windham, ME $75,920

Ocean Park, ME $75,949

Old Orchard Beach, ME $76,000

Orrs Island, ME $75,611

Porter, ME $74,421

Pownal, ME $75,562

Scarborough, ME $76,256

Raymond, ME $75,402

Saco, ME $75,954

Sanford, ME $76,340

Sebago Lake, ME $75,344

Shapleigh, ME $75,633

South Casco, ME $75,446

South Freeport, ME $75,642

Harpswell, ME $75,597

South Windham, ME $76,062

Springvale, ME $75,896

Standish, ME $75,659

Steep Falls, ME $75,497

Topsham, ME $75,028

Waterboro, ME $75,782

Waterford, ME $73,793

Wells, ME $77,075

West Baldwin, ME $75,128

Westbrook, ME $76,277

Buxton, ME $75,869

West Kennebunk, ME $76,248

West Newfield, ME $74,872

Yarmouth, ME $75,993

North Yarmouth, ME $75,834

Mars Hill, ME $72,368

Monticello, ME $72,222

New Limerick, ME $72,269

New Sweden, ME $72,367

Oakfield, ME $72,194

Oxbow, ME $71,900

Patten, ME $71,946

Perham, ME $72,316

Portage, ME $72,278

Presque Isle, ME $72,463

Saint Agatha, ME $72,427

Saint David, ME $72,412

Saint Francis, ME $72,315

Sheridan, ME $72,230

Sherman, ME $72,122

Stacyville, ME $72,032

Sinclair, ME $72,292

Smyrna Mills, ME $72,076

Wallagrass, ME $72,373

Stockholm, ME $72,303

Van Buren, ME $72,392

Washburn, ME $72,364

Westfield, ME $72,265

Rockland, ME $73,073

Camden, ME $73,066

Glen Cove, ME $73,042

Hope, ME $73,039

Islesboro, ME $72,851

Lincolnville, ME $72,911

Lincolnville Center, ME $72,913

Matinicus, ME $72,790

Monhegan, ME $73,567

North Haven, ME $72,840

Owls Head, ME $72,939

Port Clyde, ME $73,348

Rockport, ME $73,049

South Thomaston, ME $72,941

Spruce Head, ME $72,983

Tenants Harbor, ME $73,195

Thomaston, ME $72,993

Union, ME $73,035

Vinalhaven, ME $72,840

Warren, ME $72,958

West Rockport, ME $73,057

Waterville, ME $73,218

Albion, ME $73,102

Anson, ME $73,152

Athens, ME $72,948

Belfast, ME $72,912

Belgrade, ME $73,079

Belgrade Lakes, ME $73,004

Bingham, ME $72,941

Brooks, ME $72,792

Burnham, ME $72,864

Cambridge, ME $72,848

Canaan, ME $72,969

Caratunk, ME $72,803

China Village, ME $73,301

Clinton, ME $72,993

Corinna, ME $72,792

Detroit, ME $72,816

Dexter, ME $72,888

Dixmont, ME $72,782

East Newport, ME $72,790

East Vassalboro, ME $73,167

Eustis, ME $72,724

Fairfield, ME $73,117

Farmington, ME $73,176

Garland, ME $72,754

Farmington Falls, ME $73,295

System Administrator I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For System Administrator I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, System Administrator positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view System Administrator I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a System Administrator I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$96,271	$46.0	30%
Biotechnology	$90,347	$43.0	22%
Pharmaceuticals	$87,385	$42.0	18%
Internet	$85,163	$41.0	15%
Software & Networking	$85,163	$41.0	15%

System Administrator I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a System Administrator I'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.

$67,927

Average $74,055/year

$78,476

$5,661

Average $6,171/month

$6,540

$1,306

Average $1,424/week

$1,509

$33

Average $36/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,476	$6,540	$1,509	$38
Average	$74,055	$6,171	$1,424	$36
25th Percentile	$67,927	$5,661	$1,306	$33

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