Windows System Administrator Salary in Trenton, New Jersey

How much does a Windows System Administrator make in Trenton, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Windows System Administrator in Trenton, NJ is $81,603. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,374 to $91,751, with most professionals earning between $65,882 and $100,991.

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Common responsibilities of a Windows System Administrator

Provide enterprise-wide technical support for the company's diverse portfolio of applications, including application configuration, server hardening & security, problem identification & resolution, and application support.

November 10, 2022

Create, manage, and monitor maintenance plans and procedures that take into consideration operating environment limitations (such as space, available resources, and operational tempo).

December 13, 2022

Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills allowing the ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees and management.

January 15, 2023

Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.

February 07, 2023

Manage and maintain currently supported and subsequent Microsoft (MS) Windows Server Operating Systems (OS) on physical and virtual operating environments, providing technical oversight and consultation services.

February 26, 2023

Active Directory, including but not limited to, GPO, DNS, LDAP, all AD Tools, AD Role Management, AD Synchronization, and all aspects of Active Directory design and maintenance.

April 12, 2023

Participate in the software delivery life cycle (SDLC) by ensuring any technical or security requirements for new projects involve the responsible IT teams.

April 13, 2023

Assist in managing IT Infrastructure operations (Physical/Virtual Servers, Networking Connectivity, VOIP Phone System, Storage Network, Help Desk Support, Daily Backup).

April 16, 2023

Installing new software and software upgrades for all layered products after presenting a plan for user testing and migration to the new product level.

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Windows System Administrator in Trenton, NJ

Average Base Salary

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73374

91751

81603

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

74482

94514

83316

What is the average salary for Windows System Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Windows System Administrator in Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Windows System Administrator ranges from $73,374 to $91,751 with the average base salary of $81,603. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,482 to $94,514 with the average total cash compensation of $83,316.

View Average Salary for Windows System Administrator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,603	$73,374 - $91,751
Bonus	$1,714	$1,108 - $2,763
Total Pay	$83,316	$74,482 - $94,514

* 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.

Windows System Administrator Salary Near Trenton, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE East Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,387 - $95,519	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE New Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,387 - $95,519	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Somerset, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,083 - $95,139	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Sayreville, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,387 - $95,519	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,467 - $91,868	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Edison, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,806 - $94,793	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ

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About Trenton, New Jersey

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) of land and 0.507 square mile (1.313 km2) of water (6.21%). Several bridges across the Delaware River – the Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Lower Trenton Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridge – connect Trenton to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, all of which are operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Trenton is located near the exact geographic center of the state, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) located southeast of Trenton. The city is so...

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