Systems Administrator Salary in United States
Systems administrators keep servers, networks, and IT infrastructure running reliably. The United States median is $95,800 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$95,800
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,000
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$126,000
Washington DC, DC
Hourly (national)
$46.06
varies by city
Systems Administrator salary by city in United States
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC, DC | $126,000 | $10,500 | +32% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $123,000 | $10,300 | +28% |
| San Diego, CA | $116,000 | $9,700 | +21% |
| Chicago, IL | $102,000 | $8,500 | +6% |
| The Bronx, NY | $95,800 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $95,800 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $95,800 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,500 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Dallas, TX | $89,000 | $7,400 | -7% |
| Houston, TX | $88,600 | $7,400 | -8% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $86,400 | $7,200 | -10% |
| San Antonio, TX | $78,400 | $6,500 | -18% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a systems administrator make in United States?
- The national median systems administrator salary in United States is about $95,800 per year ($8,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $78,400 to $126,000.
- Which United States city pays systems administrators the most?
- Washington DC, DC pays the most at about $126,000 per year.
- Which United States city pays systems administrators the least?
- Among cities we cover, San Antonio, TX is on the lower end at about $78,400 per year for a systems administrator.
- What is the typical salary range for a systems administrator in United States?
- Across United States cities we cover, systems administrator pay commonly spans from about $50,700 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $195,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United States cities have systems administrator salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes systems administrator pay for 12 cities in United States, all shown in USD.
- Is systems administrator in demand in United States?
- 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.