As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Server Administrator in the US is $114,789, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,207 weekly, or $9,566 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Server Administrator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Server Administrator in the US vary widely, spanning from $96,426 to $136,448. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($105,177) and 75th percentile ($126,126), while top earners (90th percentile) make $136,448 per year. This $20,949 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or VMware, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Server Administrator often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Server Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $96,426 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $105,177 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $114,789 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $126,126 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $136,448 US January 01, 2026
25% $105,177 10% $96,426 90% $136,448 75% $126,126 $114,789 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Server Administrator ?

A server administrator, or admin has the overall control of a server. This is usually in the context of a business organization, where a server administrator oversees the performance and condition of multiple servers in the business organization, or it can be in the context of a single person running a game server. The Server Administrator's role is to design, install, administer, and optimize company servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various business functions supported by the servers as necessary. This includes ensuring the availability of client/server appli...

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