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Systems Administrator Salary in Australia

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The Australia median is $136,712 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$136,712
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,381
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$136,712
Newcastle, NSW
Hourly (national)
$65.73
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in Australia

CityPer year
Newcastle, NSW$136,712
Canberra, ACT$136,712
Sunshine Coast, QLD$136,712
Wollongong, NSW$136,712
Hobart, TAS$136,712
Darwin, NT$136,712
Mackay, QLD$136,712
Sydney, NSW$101,320
Melbourne, VIC$97,850
Brisbane, QLD$91,604
Perth, WA$89,522
Adelaide, SA$81,195

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in Australia?
The national median systems administrator salary in Australia is about $197,000 per year ($16,400 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $117,000 to $197,000.
Which Australia city pays systems administrators the most?
Newcastle, NSW pays the most at about $197,000 per year.
Which Australia city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Adelaide, SA is on the lower end at about $117,000 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in Australia?
Across Australia cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about $75,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $270,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Australia cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 12 cities in Australia, all shown in AUD.
Is systems administrator in demand in Australia?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.