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Systems administrator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Systems Administrator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$94,174
Average $94,174
Low $57,636
High $153,876

The average salary for a systems administrator is $94,174 per year in the United States. 9.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Systems Administrator job openings in United States

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IT Systems Administrator (HCA/...
State of New Mexico3.5out of 5 stars.
Santa Fe, NM
$35.37 - $53.05 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Systems Administrator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Automotive Credit
 
$276,000per year
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Hi-Tek Professionals, Inc.
 
$253,000per year
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Navstar
 
$221,667per year
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Praxis Engineering
 
$210,780per year
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SPS Global
 
$208,000per year
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Acclaim Technical Services
 
$201,461per year
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Highest paying cities for Systems Administrators near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $112,378 per year
  2. Charlotte, NC
    $107,174 per year
  3. Eagan, MN
    $102,508 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $98,848 per year
  5. Lenexa, KS
    $98,648 per year

Where can a Systems Administrator earn more?

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

Junior Systems Administrator

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Average $69,874 per year

Senior Systems Administrator

Job openings
Average $111,270 per year