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Systems administrator salary in Chicago, IL, 2026

How much does a Systems Administrator make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$103,423
10%
above national average
Average $103,423
Low $68,373
High $156,440

The average salary for a systems administrator is $103,423 per year in Chicago, IL. 80 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Systems Administrator job openings in Chicago, IL

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System Administrator (Contract...
Fusion923.5out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Systems Administrator in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mayer Brown LLP
 
$173,983per year
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Health Source Group
 
$170,000per year
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The Structures Company, LLC
 
$166,400per year
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HireGenics
 
$150,800per year
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Aptude, Inc
 
$140,400per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$140,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Systems Administrators near Chicago, IL

  1. North Chicago, IL
    $134,902 per year
  2. Normal, IL
    $105,582 per year
  3. Chicago, IL
    $103,423 per year
  4. Springfield, IL
    $102,695 per year
  5. Naperville, IL
    $101,296 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 Chicago, IL?

Junior Systems Administrator

Job openings
Average $71,282 per year

Senior Systems Administrator

Job openings
Average $107,803 per year