Windows System Administrator Salary

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How much does a Windows System Administrator make? The average Windows System Administrator salary is $73,056 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,476 and $82,227. 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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Linux / Windows Systems Administrator III - 1766
KeyLogic - Albuquerque , NM
KeyLogic is seeking a System Administrator III to work in our RedHat Linux and Microsoft Windows environment. This position is 100% onsite and requires and active DOE Q or DOD Top Secret Clearance
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
IT Systems Administrator 100% on-site (Windows, Linux, AWS) - Must be US Citizen - Thousand Oaks ...
DKKD Staffing - El Segundo , CA
IT Systems Administrator, Services - Hybrid - US Citizenship Required - Multiple U.S. location ... Maintain system integrity and security, ensure monitoring and maintenance of component inventory ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
System Administrator - Windows/Linux
AbleForce, Inc. - San Diego , CA
... systems engineer, windows administrator
LinkedIn - 36 days ago
Systems Administrator - Citrix, VDI and Windows
Siri InfoSolutions Inc - Santa Clara , CA
Provide Windows Systems Administration on Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Project ... Sr. IT System Engineer experience Bachelors degreee in Computer Science or equivalent experience ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
System Administrator
Galis Technology And Network Consulting - Kansas City , MO
The System Administrator will be responsible for all aspects of systems administration pertaining ... Working knowledge of Windows Server and Desktop Administration. * VMware/Hyper-V * Microsoft 365
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Senior System Administrator
Talent Groups - Portland , OR
Title: Senior System Administrator Location: Portland, Oregon (97210) / Hybrid Employment Type ... Manage Windows server administration, Data Center maintenance, observability tools, patching ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago

Windows System Administrator Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Windows System Administrator between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Windows System Administrator in each city.

Windows System Administrator Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $91,320
Washington, DC $81,311
Miami, FL $70,499
Chicago, IL $76,635
Boston, MA $81,895
New York, NY $85,329
Dallas, TX $72,106
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Average Salary Range for Windows System Administrator

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
65476
82227
73056

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
66482
84629
74706
What is the average salary for Windows System Administrator in 2024?
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 the United States. The base salary for Windows System Administrator ranges from $65,476 to $82,227 with the average base salary of $73,056. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,482 to $84,629 with the average total cash compensation of $74,706.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,056 $65,476 - $82,227
Bonus $1,650 $1,005 - $2,402
Total Pay $74,706 $66,482 - $84,629
* 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.

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Comments about Windows System Administrator

What's the difference between Junior Windows System Administrator and Windows System Administrator?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Windows System Administrator is $73,056, and the average salary of Junior Windows System Administrator is $90,599. The average salary of Junior Windows System Administrator is higher than Windows System Administrator. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Windows System Administrator, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Windows System Administrator. a Windows System Administrator Salary in Oxnard, CA is $78,316 as of March 26, 2024; a Windows System Administrator Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $67,504 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Windows System Administrator Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Windows System Administrator vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a Windows System Administrator can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024