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Systems Administrator Salary in Canada

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The Canada median is $109,423 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$109,423
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,107
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$109,423
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$52.61
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$109,423
Québec, QC$109,423
Halifax, NS$109,423
Victoria, BC$109,423
Kitchener, ON$109,423
Burnaby, BC$109,423
Longueuil, QC$109,423
Regina, SK$109,423
Toronto, ON$83,303
Ottawa, ON$77,655
Edmonton, AB$72,007
Montreal, QC$67,489

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in Canada?
The national median systems administrator salary in Canada is about $155,000 per year ($12,900 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $95,600 to $155,000.
Which Canada city pays systems administrators the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $155,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $95,600 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about $61,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $213,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is systems administrator in demand in Canada?
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.