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System Administrator salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 660 open job postings for System Administrator roles in United States, updated Nov 15, 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 System Administrator postings in United States

  1. System AdministratorCornerstone Defense · Aurora, CO · $90K–$110K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Junior System AdministratorDiné Development · Virginia · $58K–$89K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Senior System AdministratorCornerstone Defense · Colorado Springs, CO · $135K–$160K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. System Administrator (TS/SCI FSPG)Zachary Piper Solutions · Annapolis, MD · $120K–$200K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. System AdministratorLeidos · Warner Robins, GA · $92.3K–$167K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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System Administrator pay in other places

  1. Maryland$154K median, $127K–$175K typical, 134 postingsMaryland: middle half $127K–$175K, median $154K
  2. Virginia$110K median, $89.1K–$130K typical, 74 postingsVirginia: middle half $89.1K–$130K, median $110K
  3. California$122K median, $95.5K–$139K typical, 59 postingsCalifornia: middle half $95.5K–$139K, median $122K
  4. Annapolis, MD$160K median, $150K–$193K typical, 52 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $150K–$193K, median $160K
  5. Colorado$102K median, $91.5K–$148K typical, 35 postingsColorado: middle half $91.5K–$148K, median $102K
  6. Fort Meade, MD$155K median, $133K–$171K typical, 30 postingsFort Meade, MD: middle half $133K–$171K, median $155K
  7. New York$89.7K median, $69.7K–$135K typical, 25 postingsNew York: middle half $69.7K–$135K, median $89.7K
  8. Texas$103K median, $85K–$125K typical, 24 postingsTexas: middle half $85K–$125K, median $103K

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Questions and answers

How much does a System Administrator make in United States?

The median posted base pay for System Administrator jobs in United States is $115K a year, from 660 job postings with pay at 339 companies.

What is the typical System Administrator pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $89K–$140K. The top 10% list $163K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $73K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all System Administrator jobs?

The median here is $115K, against $115K across all 731 postings for the role.

How many System Administrator jobs in United States list pay?

660 open postings at 339 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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