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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

$94,159
Average $94,159
Low $57,510
High $154,165

The average salary for a systems administrator is $94,159 per year in the United States. 9.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Systems Administrator job openings in United States

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Systems Administrator
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital3.4out of 5 stars.
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
11 hours 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
    $109,512 per year
  2. Charlotte, NC
    $103,774 per year
  3. Lenexa, KS
    $103,450 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $98,251 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $97,424 per year

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How much do similar professions as Systems Administrator get paid in United States?

Junior Systems Administrator

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Senior Systems Administrator

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Average $110,612 per year