System Administration salaries
Average salary
$93.1–136.1K/ year
25th percentile
$68.8K
Median
$114K
75th percentile
$170K
Based on
84 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $66.8–95K | $57.3–82.2K | +16% |
| Mid-level | $84.2–134.4K | $84.9–124.9K | +4% |
| Senior | $108.6–148.4K | $115.3–170.4K | -10% |
Top companies
Booz Allen Hamilton
7 jobs
$86.4–196.4K
CACI, INC.-FEDERAL
5 jobs
$67.7–139.8K
Amentum
5 jobs
$76.8–90.8K
CORP-Corporate Office
4 jobs
$101.7–155.4K
Peraton
3 jobs
$84.3–124.7K
SciTec
3 jobs
$116–158.7K
TekSynap
3 jobs
$133.3–185K
City of Charlotte
3 jobs
$102.3–140.1K
GD Information Technology, Inc.
3 jobs
$106.4–136.1K
Top locations
United States
75 jobs
$96.8–142.8K
Virginia, United States
22 jobs
$102.9–153.9K
Maryland, United States
8 jobs
$85–145.2K
California, United States
6 jobs
$108.4–133.3K
North Carolina, United States
6 jobs
$100.8–170.6K
Colorado, United States
5 jobs
$103.6–135.6K
Chantilly, VA, United States
4 jobs
$137.4–176.6K
Florida, United States
4 jobs
$76–94.3K
Massachusetts, United States
4 jobs
$105.6–170.3K
New York, United States
4 jobs
$89.5–137.1K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for System Administration?
- The average salary for System Administration is $93,100.00 – $136,053.00 per year, based on 84 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for System Administration calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.