Systems administrator salary in United States
How much does a Systems Administrator make in the United States?
Average base salary
$78,593
Average $78,593
Low $52,372
High $117,943
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a systems administrator is $78,593 per year in the United States. 8.6k salaries reported, updated at January 27, 2023
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Top companies for Systems Administrators in United States
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Highest paying cities for Systems Administrators near United States
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Where can a Systems Administrator earn more?
Compare salaries for Systems Administrators in different locations
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Most common benefits for Systems Administrators
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 1,248 ratings57% of Systems Administrators in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Network Administrator
9,987 job openingsAverage $73,174 per year
System Engineer
50,824 job openingsAverage $104,476 per year
IT Technician
31,202 job openingsAverage $22.29 per hour
IT Administrator
16,177 job openingsAverage $65,102 per year
Technical Support Specialist
8,677 job openingsAverage $19.66 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Systems Administrator
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