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Linux Systems Administrator salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 184 open job postings for Linux Systems Administrator roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Linux Systems Administrator postings in United States

  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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Linux Systems Administrator pay in other places

  1. Maryland$169K median, $130K–$193K typical, 54 postingsMaryland: middle half $130K–$193K, median $169K
  2. Virginia$122K median, $103K–$153K typical, 29 postingsVirginia: middle half $103K–$153K, median $122K
  3. Annapolis, MD$193K median, $173K–$193K typical, 20 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $173K–$193K, median $193K
  4. California$130K median, $105K–$162K typical, 19 postingsCalifornia: middle half $105K–$162K, median $130K
  5. Florida$102K median, $90.1K–$130K typical, 10 postingsFlorida: middle half $90.1K–$130K, median $102K
  6. Fort Meade, MD$171K median, $169K–$185K typical, 9 postingsFort Meade, MD: middle half $169K–$185K, median $171K
  7. Azusa, CA$130K median, $104K–$162K typical, 9 postingsAzusa, CA: middle half $104K–$162K, median $130K
  8. Laurel, MD$130K median, $130K–$190K typical, 7 postingsLaurel, MD: middle half $130K–$190K, median $130K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Linux Systems Administrator make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Linux Systems Administrator jobs in United States is $130K a year, from 184 job postings with pay at 67 companies.

What is the typical Linux Systems Administrator pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $108K–$160K. The top 10% list $193K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $91.7K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Linux Systems Administrator jobs?

The median here is $130K, against $130K across all 191 postings for the role.

How many Linux Systems Administrator jobs in United States list pay?

184 open postings at 67 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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