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IT administrator salary in United States, 2026

How much does an IT Administrator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$77,590
Average $77,590
Low $50,814
High $118,476

The average salary for a it administrator is $77,590 per year in the United States. 638 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

IT Administrator job openings in United States

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Part-Time IT Support Administr...
Stefanini North America and APAC
Greenville, OH
$22 - $25 an hour
Part-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for IT Administrator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CBTS
 
$192,400per year
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Apple
 
$181,300per year
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MITRE
 
$181,000per year
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Rockstar Games
 
$171,600per year
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Galvanize
 
$170,000per year
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Outschool
 
$160,000per year
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Highest paying cities for IT Administrators near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $111,191 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $105,868 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $96,197 per year
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $95,004 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $94,993 per year

Where can an IT Administrator earn more?

Compare salaries for IT Administrators in different locations
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How much do similar professions as IT Administrator get paid in United States?

Junior IT Administrator

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Average $61,256 per year

Senior IT Administrator

Job openings
Average $101,228 per year