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Linux Systems Administrator salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 191 open job postings for Linux Systems Administrator roles at 70 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in AUD, 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Linux Systems Administrator: postings by posted pay189 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $80K to $210K. Median $130K; middle half $108K–$162K.Median $130K$80K$210K

Postings per pay band: $80K–$90K: 15; $90K–$100K: 7; $100K–$110K: 27; $110K–$120K: 9; $120K–$130K: 36; $130K–$140K: 16; $140K–$150K: 10; $150K–$160K: 20; $160K–$170K: 7; $170K–$180K: 13; $180K–$190K: 8; $190K–$200K: 11; $200K–$210K: 10.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$78.5K median, $78.5K–$91.5K typical, 9 postingsEntry level: middle half $78.5K–$91.5K, median $78.5K
  2. Mid level$130K median, $105K–$171K typical, 125 postingsMid level: middle half $105K–$171K, median $130K
  3. Senior$135K median, $130K–$153K typical, 39 postingsSenior: middle half $130K–$153K, median $135K
  4. Principal$154K median, $124K–$156K typical, 16 postingsPrincipal: middle half $124K–$156K, median $154K

Companies hiring

  1. Northrop Grumman$130K median, $104K–$154K typical, 21 postingsNorthrop Grumman: middle half $104K–$154K, median $130K
  2. Peraton$146K median, $135K–$176K typical, 17 postingsPeraton: middle half $135K–$176K, median $146K
  3. Leidos$130K median, $130K–$130K typical, 11 postingsLeidos: middle half $130K–$130K, median $130K
  4. American Systems$78.5K median, $78.5K–$78.5K typical, 8 postingsAmerican Systems: middle half $78.5K–$78.5K, median $78.5K

Top-paying companies

  1. Red Arch Solutions · $193K median, 7 postings
  2. EverWatch · $180K median, 8 postings
  3. Nightwing · $153K median, 3 postings
  4. Peraton · $146K median, 17 postings

By location

  1. United States$130K median, $108K–$160K typical, 184 postingsUnited States: middle half $108K–$160K, median $130K
  2. Maryland$169K median, $130K–$193K typical, 54 postingsMaryland: middle half $130K–$193K, median $169K
  3. Virginia$122K median, $103K–$153K typical, 29 postingsVirginia: middle half $103K–$153K, median $122K
  4. Annapolis, MD$193K median, $173K–$193K typical, 20 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $173K–$193K, median $193K
  5. Remote$135K median, $113K–$145K typical, 7 postingsRemote: middle half $113K–$145K, median $135K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $135K median, $113K–$145K typical, from 7 postings. On-site: $130K median, $110K–$156K typical, from 142 postings.

Newest Linux Systems Administrator postings

  1. Linux Systems AdministratorAssociates Systems · Maryland · $130K–$145K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator - PolygraphNorthrop Grumman · Linthicum, MD · $123K–$185K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Linux Systems Administrator, Mid-LevelUICGS and Bowhead Family of Companies · Corona, CA · $100K–$110K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Linux Systems AdministratorPeraton · Remote · $104K–$166K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Senior Linux Systems AdministratorPeraton · Remote · $104K–$166K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Linux Systems Administrator make?

The median posted base pay for Linux Systems Administrator jobs is $130K a year, from 191 job postings with pay at 70 companies.

What is the typical Linux Systems Administrator pay range?

The middle half of postings list $108K–$162K. The top 10% list $193K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $91.5K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Linux Systems Administrator jobs?

By median posted pay: Red Arch Solutions ($193K), EverWatch ($180K), Nightwing ($153K).

How does Linux Systems Administrator pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $78.5K, Mid level $130K, Senior $135K, Principal $154K.

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