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Senior systems administrator salary in New York, NY, 2026

How much does a Senior Systems Administrator make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$122,517
10%
above national average
Average $122,517
Low $92,594
High $162,109

The average salary for a senior systems administrator is $122,517 per year in New York, NY. 34 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 15, 2026).

Senior Systems Administrator job openings in New York, NY

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Sr. Cloud Systems Administrato...
Five Rivers IT, Inc.4.3out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$140,000 - $180,000 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Systems Administrator in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Whatnot
 
$180,000per year
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COMTEC
 
$170,000per year
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The Associated Press
 
$164,570per year
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Instinet
 
$163,750per year
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NextGen Information Services, ...
 
$161,200per year
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On
 
$150,550per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Systems Administrators near New York, NY

  1. Port Washington, NY
    $127,542 per year
  2. White Plains, NY
    $122,839 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $122,517 per year
  4. Albany, NY
    $113,568 per year
  5. Rochester, NY
    $113,532 per year

Where can a Senior Systems Administrator earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Systems Administrator get paid in New York, NY?

Junior Systems Administrator

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Average $70,088 per year

Systems Administrator

Job openings
Average $99,088 per year

Senior Systems Administrator

Job openings
Average $122,517 per year