As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Server Administrator in District of Columbia is $127,094, equivalent to $61 per hour, $2,444 weekly, or $10,591 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 District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $106,763 to $151,075. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($116,452) and 75th percentile ($139,647), while top earners (90th percentile) make $151,075 per year. This $23,195 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% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Server Administrator job salary. 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 $106,763 DC January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $116,452 DC January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $127,094 DC January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $139,647 DC January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $151,075 DC January 01, 2026
25% $116,452 10% $106,763 90% $151,075 75% $139,647 $127,094 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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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $132,131 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $132,131 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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