What are the main factors that influence a Windows Server Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Windows Server Administrator's salary?

A Windows Server Administrator's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,059 for beginners, reaching about $90,117 at mid-level, and approach $93,347 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Windows Server Administrator?

Windows Server Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Windows Server Administrator roles are District of Columbia $102,253, California $101,865, Massachusetts $100,507. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Windows Server Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Windows Server Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Windows Administrator: $116,415; Server Administrator: $114,814; Sql Server Administrator: $103,770; Email Server Administrator: $99,300; Mail Server Administrator: $99,246.

Windows Server Administrator Salary in Nevada

How much does a Windows Server Administrator make in Nevada?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Windows Server Administrator in Nevada is $91,401 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Windows Server Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,825
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,710 to $95,811
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,796

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Windows Server Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,811	$7,984	$1,843	$46
Average	$91,401	$7,617	$1,758	$44
25th Percentile	$82,710	$6,892	$1,591	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Windows Server Administrator Salaries

A Windows Server Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Windows Server Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Windows Server Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,059
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,334
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,117
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,698
Expert (over 8 years): $93,347

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Windows Server Administrator	$88,059
Intermediate Level Windows Server Administrator	$88,334
Senior Level Windows Server Administrator	$90,117
Specialist Level Windows Server Administrator	$92,698
Expert Level Windows Server Administrator	$93,347

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How Do Windows Server Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Windows Server Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,253.
California: $101,865.
Massachusetts: $100,507.

District of Columbia $102,253 California $101,865 Massachusetts $100,507 Washington $100,138 New Jersey $100,101 Alaska $99,972 Connecticut $98,697 New York $98,180

Hawaii $96,527 Rhode Island $95,751 Maryland $95,225 Minnesota $94,504 Colorado $94,227 Illinois $94,135 Oregon $93,784 Delaware $93,525

New Hampshire $93,363 Virginia $92,999 Pennsylvania $91,937 Nevada $91,401 North Dakota $91,226 Michigan $90,949 Wisconsin $90,847 Vermont $90,644

Texas $90,081 Maine $90,044 Arizona $89,988 Ohio $89,924 Georgia $89,074 Indiana $88,649 Wyoming $88,566 Utah $88,437

Iowa $88,381 Kansas $87,938 Louisiana $87,809 North Carolina $87,763 Missouri $87,744 Florida $87,384 Montana $87,190 Nebraska $87,005

Kentucky $86,904 South Carolina $86,534 Tennessee $86,303 Idaho $86,211 New Mexico $85,537 Oklahoma $85,389 Alabama $84,844 South Dakota $83,930

Arkansas $83,431 West Virginia $83,163 Mississippi $82,360

Top Paying Cities for Windows Server Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $89,739
Alamo: $92,349
Henderson: $89,757

The Lakes, NV $89,739 Alamo, NV $92,349 Henderson, NV $89,757 Beatty, NV $92,455 Blue Diamond, NV $89,862 Boulder City, NV $89,975 Bunkerville, NV $91,862 Caliente, NV $92,056

Dyer, NV $92,375 Goldfield, NV $92,332 Hiko, NV $92,150 Indian Springs, NV $90,999 Jean, NV $90,558 Amargosa Valley, NV $92,433 Logandale, NV $91,771 Manhattan, NV $92,493

Mercury, NV $92,169 Mesquite, NV $92,395 Moapa, NV $91,045 Laughlin, NV $92,026 North Las Vegas, NV $89,739 Coyote Springs, NV $91,678 Cal Nev Ari, NV $91,636 Overton, NV $90,791

Pahrump, NV $91,801 Panaca, NV $91,960 Pioche, NV $91,974 Round Mountain, NV $92,368 Searchlight, NV $91,207 Silverpeak, NV $92,655 Tonopah, NV $92,365 Sloan, NV $89,791

Las Vegas, NV $89,739 Nellis Afb, NV $89,739 Ely, NV $92,343 Austin, NV $92,288 Baker, NV $91,948 Duckwater, NV $92,415 Eureka, NV $92,340 Lund, NV $92,335

Mc Gill, NV $92,468 Ruth, NV $92,671 Crystal Bay, NV $93,556 Dayton, NV $92,386 Denio, NV $92,118 Empire, NV $92,352 Fallon, NV $92,511 Fernley, NV $92,578

Gabbs, NV $92,370 Gardnerville, NV $92,594 Genoa, NV $92,433 Gerlach, NV $92,392 Glenbrook, NV $92,523 Golconda, NV $92,326 Hawthorne, NV $92,521 Imlay, NV $92,388

Lovelock, NV $92,510 Luning, NV $92,536 Mc Dermitt, NV $92,068 Mina, NV $92,351 Minden, NV $92,360 Nixon, NV $92,386 Orovada, NV $92,189 Paradise Valley, NV $92,305

Schurz, NV $92,426 Silver City, NV $92,223 Silver Springs, NV $92,552 Smith, NV $92,496 Sparks, NV $92,538 Sun Valley, NV $92,542 Valmy, NV $92,499 Verdi, NV $92,688

Virginia City, NV $92,274 Wadsworth, NV $92,502 Wellington, NV $92,508 Winnemucca, NV $92,438 Yerington, NV $92,476 Zephyr Cove, NV $92,618 Stateline, NV $92,655 Incline Village, NV $92,791

Reno, NV $92,537 Carson City, NV $92,131 Washoe Valley, NV $92,202 Elko, NV $92,542 Spring Creek, NV $92,545 Battle Mountain, NV $92,417 Crescent Valley, NV $92,383 Carlin, NV $92,486

Deeth, NV $92,349 Halleck, NV $92,349 Jackpot, NV $91,595 Jarbidge, NV $91,799 Lamoille, NV $92,403 Montello, NV $91,797 Mountain City, NV $92,061 Owyhee, NV $91,813

Ruby Valley, NV $92,313 Tuscarora, NV $92,244 Wells, NV $92,236 West Wendover, NV $92,317

Windows Server Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Windows Server Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$82,710

Average $91,401/year

$95,811

$6,892

Average $7,617/month

$7,984

$1,591

Average $1,758/week

$1,843

$40

Average $44/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,811	$7,984	$1,843	$46
Average	$91,401	$7,617	$1,758	$44
25th Percentile	$82,710	$6,892	$1,591	$40

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