Median salary
$116,052
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$92.5k – $132.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
77.8%
7 of 9 roles
Live roles
9
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
System Administrator IV
System Administrator III
Principal Systems Administrator (Rancho Bernardo)
Infrastructure Systems Administrator
System Administrator II
System Administrator I
Commercial Lending System Administrator
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Saalex
|
$115,000 | 4 |
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$129,500 | 1 |
|
Penn State University
|
$116,052 | 1 |
| AB Axos Bank | $90,000 | 1 |
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How much do System Administrator roles in San Diego pay?
The median salary for System Administrator roles in San Diego is $116,052 per year. Most pay falls between $92,500 (25th percentile) and $132,250 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $87,000 to $141,000.
These figures are computed live from 9 active System Administrator roles in San Diego on JobsRadar, of which 7 (77.8%) 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 San Diego include Saalex, Northrop Grumman, Penn State University and Axos Bank.
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 San Diego?
- The median is $116,052 per year, with most pay between $92,500 and $132,250 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the System Administrator salary range in San Diego?
- Pay ranges from about $87,000 to $141,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $116,052. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.