Median salary
$116,650
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$95k – $140k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
61.1%
217 of 355 roles
Live roles
355
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$126,550 | 18 |
Saalex
|
$95,000 | 17 |
GDIT
|
$123,126 | 10 |
| GR GRVTY | $144,000 | 9 |
KBR
|
$137,725 | 6 |
Anduril Industries
|
$170,000 | 5 |
|
Accenture Federal Services
|
$151,800 | 5 |
CACI
|
$116,650 | 5 |
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How much do System Administrator roles in United States pay?
The median salary for System Administrator roles in United States is $116,650 per year. Most pay falls between $95,000 (25th percentile) and $140,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $79,850 to $162,100.
These figures are computed live from 355 active System Administrator roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 217 (61.1%) 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 United States include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, GRVTY, Adyen and Northrop Grumman.
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 United States?
- The median is $116,650 per year, with most pay between $95,000 and $140,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 217 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the System Administrator salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $79,850 to $162,100 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $116,650. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.