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Systems Administrator Salary in India

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The India median is $21,049 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$21,049
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,754
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$21,049
Jaipur, IN
Hourly (national)
$10.12
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in India

CityPer year
Jaipur, IN$21,049
Lucknow, IN$21,049
Nagpur, IN$21,049
Bhopal, IN$21,049
Patna, IN$21,049
Kallakurichi, IN$21,049
Mumbai, IN$16,127
Bangalore, IN$15,813
Delhi, IN$15,080
Hyderabad, IN$14,766
Chennai, IN$13,195
Kolkata, IN$9,865

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in India?
The national median systems administrator salary in India is about ₹20,10,000 per year (₹1,67,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₹9,42,000 to ₹20,10,000.
Which India city pays systems administrators the most?
Jaipur, IN pays the most at about ₹20,10,000 per year.
Which India city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Kolkata, IN is on the lower end at about ₹9,42,000 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in India?
Across India cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about ₹6,09,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₹27,61,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many India cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 12 cities in India, all shown in INR.
Is systems administrator in demand in India?
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.