Systems administrator salary in United States

The average salary for a Systems Administrator is $95,398 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 9.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Systems Administrator salaries typically range between a low of $58,586 and a high of $155,340 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Systems Administrator include Salt Lake City, UT at $116,797 per year, Lenexa, KS at $103,450 per year, and New York, NY at $101,971 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Systems Administrator include Automotive Credit ($276,000 per year) and Hi-Tek Professionals, Inc. ($253,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Systems Administrator salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Systems Administrator: Average $70,966 per year
• Senior Systems Administrator: Average $111,912 per year