How Much Does a Server Administrator Make in Denver, CO ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Server Administrator Salary in Denver, CO

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Server Administrator in Denver, CO is $117,042, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,251 weekly, or $9,754 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 Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $98,466 to $139,175. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,319) and 75th percentile ($128,627), while top earners (90th percentile) make $139,175 per year. This $21,308 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, Denver Server Administrator often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 301 statewide for Server Administrator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $98,466 Denver, CO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $107,319 Denver, CO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $117,042 Denver, CO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $128,627 Denver, CO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Server Administrator Salary $139,175 Denver, CO April 01, 2026
25% $107,319 10% $98,466 90% $139,175 75% $128,627 $117,042 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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    4 - 7 years experience
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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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