How much does a Red Hat System Administrator make in San Francisco, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Red Hat System Administrator in San Francisco, CA is $84,779. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,317 to a high of $104,809, with most professionals earning between $76,162 and $95,264.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Red Hat System Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Red Hat System Administrator Salary $68,317 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Red Hat System Administrator Salary $76,162 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Red Hat System Administrator Salary $84,779 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Red Hat System Administrator Salary $95,264 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Red Hat System Administrator Salary $104,809 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25% $76,162 10% $68,317 90% $104,809 75% $95,264 $84,779 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Red Hat System Administrator

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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95264
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