How much does a Systems Administrator IV make in Washington, DC? The average Systems Administrator IV salary in Washington, DC is $146,188 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $131,463 and $162,751. 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. 

Systems Administrator IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Systems Administrator IV Salary $118,056 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Systems Administrator IV Salary $131,463 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Systems Administrator IV Salary $146,188 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Systems Administrator IV Salary $162,751 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Systems Administrator IV Salary $177,831 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25% $131,463 10% $118,056 90% $177,831 75% $162,751 $146,188 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Systems Administrator IV

Systems Administrator IV maintains and supports the integrity of the operating system environment and various computer systems. Performs systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance to promote uptime and efficient performance. Being a Systems Administrator IV acquires, installs, and tests system software upgrades and computer components. Configures software and resolves technical problems. Additionally, Systems Administrator IV maintains documentation of IT infrastructure and troubleshooting procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Systems Administrator IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Systems Administrator IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Systems Administrator IV, the upper level is Systems Administrator V and then progresses to Systems Administration Supervisor.

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Systems Administrator IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Systems Administrator IV, the highest Systems Administrator IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Systems Administrator IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Systems Administrator IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Systems Administrator IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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