Median salary
$147,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$105.9k – $154.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
42.2%
19 of 45 roles
Live roles
45
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Federal HPC Linux System Administrator, (Clearance required TS/SCI with Poly) On-Site, Maryland
Systems Administrator
Sr Principal Windows / VMWare Systems Administrator - Polygraph
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator (Linux / Automation Focus)
System Administrator 2
Systems Administrator (Linux/Automation Focus)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| GR GRVTY | $153,000 | 6 |
|
KBR
|
$150,000 | 4 |
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$123,600 | 3 |
| AT AT&T | $100,700 | 2 |
Saalex
|
$71,250 | 2 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
|
$197,250 | 1 |
|
T-Rex Solutions
|
$155,000 | 1 |
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How much do System Administrator roles in Maryland pay?
The median salary for System Administrator roles in Maryland is $147,000 per year. Most pay falls between $105,875 (25th percentile) and $154,800 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $92,150 to $185,175.
These figures are computed live from 45 active System Administrator roles in Maryland on JobsRadar, of which 19 (42.2%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid System Administrator roles in Maryland include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, GRVTY, Northrop Grumman and KBR.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average System Administrator salary in Maryland?
- The median is $147,000 per year, with most pay between $105,875 and $154,800 (25th–75th percentile), based on 19 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the System Administrator salary range in Maryland?
- Pay ranges from about $92,150 to $185,175 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $147,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.