How much does a Lead Systems Administrator make in Chicago, IL? The average Lead Systems Administrator salary in Chicago, IL is $119,210 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $106,311 and $132,225. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Advanced Technology Leaders Inc - Dugway , UT
Lead System Administrator Education and Experience: * The system administrator must be in ... storage systems. Supervisory Responsibility: None Work Environment: This job operates in a ...
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United American Indian Involvement Inc. - Los Angeles , CA
March 2024 POSITION SUMMARY The Systems Administrator is responsible for achieving assigned ... Prepare and lead technical instruction for incoming and exiting staff * Recognize recurring ...
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Collinson - Plano , TX
Systems Administrator Location: Plano, Dallas, TX Department: IT Infrastructure and Technology ... Lead the charge in defining and implementing cloud-based solutions, leveraging AWS and Azure to ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago
TransGlobal/Transpacific Financial Inc. - Arcadia , CA
Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system ... Independently lead and manage IT projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and objectives with minimal ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
Alakaʻi Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc. - San Diego , CA
Salary: Job Purpose The Systems Administrator administers and supports daily operational ... Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and ...
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Premier Solutions Hi, LLC - San Diego , CA
Salary: Job Purpose The Systems Administrator administers and supports daily operational ... Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 34 days ago
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What is the average salary for Lead Systems Administrator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Systems Administrator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Lead Systems Administrator ranges from $106,311 to $132,225 with the average base salary of $119,210. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,418 to $139,580 with the average total cash compensation of $124,033.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,210 $106,311 - $132,225
Bonus $4,823 $3,107 - $7,355
Total Pay $124,033 $109,418 - $139,580
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,915 - $132,975 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,915 - $132,975 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,794 - $132,825 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,874 - $132,925 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,874 - $132,925 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,391 - $129,837 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Systems Administrator IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $124,263 MAXIMUM SALARY $153,833
JOB TITLE Systems Administrator - Specialist LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $124,270 MAXIMUM SALARY $153,840
JOB TITLE Operating Systems Administrator IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $124,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $153,900
JOB TITLE Systems Maintenance Administrator IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $124,290 MAXIMUM SALARY $153,890
JOB TITLE Network/Systems Administrator IV LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $124,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $146,970
JOB TITLE Network/Systems Administrator V LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $147,190 MAXIMUM SALARY $172,490
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