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Systems Administrator Salary in New Zealand

Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The New Zealand median is $88,667 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$88,667
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,370
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$88,667
Manukau, NZ
Hourly (national)
$42.63
varies by city

Systems Administrator salary by city in New Zealand

CityPer year
Manukau, NZ$88,667
Hamilton, NZ$88,667
Tauranga, NZ$88,667
Dunedin, NZ$88,667
Lower Hutt, NZ$88,667
Wellington, NZ$64,485
Auckland, NZ$62,758
Christchurch, NZ$56,425

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a systems administrator make in New Zealand?
The national median systems administrator salary in New Zealand is about $154,000 per year ($12,800 per month). Across 8 cities, pay ranges from about $98,000 to $154,000.
Which New Zealand city pays systems administrators the most?
Manukau, NZ pays the most at about $154,000 per year.
Which New Zealand city pays systems administrators the least?
Among cities we cover, Christchurch, NZ is on the lower end at about $98,000 per year for a systems administrator.
What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in New Zealand?
Across New Zealand cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about $63,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $211,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many New Zealand cities have systems administrator salary data?
Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 8 cities in New Zealand, all shown in NZD.
Is systems administrator in demand in New Zealand?
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.