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Systems Administrator Salary in Germany

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The Germany median is $128,879 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$128,879
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,721
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$128,879
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$61.96
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$128,879
Essen, DE$128,879
Dortmund, DE$128,879
Dresden, DE$128,879
Bremen, DE$128,879
Nuremberg, DE$128,879
Frankfurt, DE$98,655
Munich, DE$96,716
Hamburg, DE$89,873
Berlin, DE$88,277
Düsseldorf, DE$88,277
Cologne, DE$84,741

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in Germany?
The national median systems administrator salary in Germany is about 113.000 € per year (9.400 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 74.300 € to 113.000 €.
Which Germany city pays systems administrators the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 113.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 74.300 € per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about 48.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 155.300 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is systems administrator in demand in Germany?
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.