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Linux Administrator salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Linux Administrator roles in United States, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$140,000a year
- Typical range$136,500–$161,300Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$207,500and above
- Postings8with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Linux Administrator postings in United States
- Linux Administrator - Secret Clearance RequiredGdit · Remote · $119K–$161K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Linux Administrator (SA2) (Government)AT&T · Columbia, SC · $98.1K–$175K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- Linux Administrator - Secret Clearance RequiredGdit · United States · $119K–$161K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- Linux Administrator - Secret Clearance RequiredGdit · Remote · $119K–$161K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- Linux Administrator (SA2) (Government)AT&T · Laurel, MD · $98.1K–$175K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Linux Administrator make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Linux Administrator jobs in United States is $140K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 4 companies.
What is the typical Linux Administrator pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $137K–$161K. The top 10% list $208K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $137K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Linux Administrator jobs?
The median here is $140K, against $140K across all 8 postings for the role.
How many Linux Administrator jobs in United States list pay?
8 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.