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How much does a Linux Administrator make?
Updated Jan 18, 2022
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$81,343 /yr
Average Base Pay
210 salaries
$56K
Low
$81K
Average
$118K
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How much does a Linux Administrator make? The national average salary for a Linux Administrator is $81,343 in United States. Filter by location to see Linux Administrator salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 210 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Administrator employees.
What is the salary trajectory for a Network Administrator?
$70,591 /yrNetwork Administrator
$95,823 /yrSenior Network Administrator
$80,062 /yrPrincipal Network Administrator
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What is the salary trajectory for a Network Administrator?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Network Administrator | $70,591 /yr |
| Senior Network Administrator | $95,823 /yr |
| Principal Network Administrator | $80,062 /yr |
What are some related job titles for a Linux Administrator?
Linux Engineer
$107,364
per year
UNIX
$77,122
per year
Unix/Linux Administrator
$80,618
per year
Devops
$102,020
per year
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Network Administrator in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$50,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Network Administrator with 1 to 3 years of experience
$65,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Network Administrator with 4 to 6 years of experience
$65,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Network Administrator with 7 to 9 years of experience
$75,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Network Administrator with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$56,000
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Network Administrator with 10 to 14 years of experience
$82,243
/yrAvg Base Salary9 days ago by a Network Administrator with more than 15 years of experience
$75,000
/yrAvg Base Salary11 days ago by a Network Administrator with 1 to 3 years of experience
$75,000
/yrAvg Base Salary12 days ago by a IT Network Administrator with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Network Administrator
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $50K /yr | ||
| $65K /yr | ||
| $65K /yr | ||
| $75K /yr | ||
| $56K /yr | ||
| $82K /yr | ||
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| $75K /yr |
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3.5★
$46K
$108K
$45,505 - $108,346 Range
4.8★
$85K
$85K
$84,549 - $84,549 Range
4.7★
$66K
$90K
$65,580 - $90,172 Range
4.3★
$92K
$100K
$91,733 - $100,180 Range
4.3★
$98K
$98K
$98,370 - $98,370 Range
5★
$73K
$104K
$72,903 - $103,737 Range
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3.7★
$65K
$70K
$65,381 - $70,492 Range
3.5★
$76K
$84K
$75,874 - $83,624 Range
3.2★
$74K
$90K
$73,835 - $90,161 Range
3.4★
$73K
$91K
$72,839 - $90,821 Range
3.8★
$46K
$63K
$45,629 - $63,139 Range
4★
$71K
$78K
$70,597 - $77,652 Range
$57K
$67K
$57,104 - $67,254 Range
$75K
$82K
$74,868 - $81,675 Range
$81K
$88K
$81,417 - $88,414 Range
$90K
$96K
$90,084 - $95,927 Range
3★
$46K
$51K
$45,842 - $50,743 Range
3.5★
$46K
$53K
$45,562 - $53,244 Range
4.2★
$76K
$104K
$76,219 - $104,088 Range
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Linux Administrator Salaries
Frequently asked questions about a Linux Administrator salaries
The national average salary for a Linux Administrator is $81,343 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Linux Administrator salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 210 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Linux Administrator employees.
The highest salary for a Linux Administrator in United States is $118,461 per year.
The lowest salary for a Linux Administrator in United States is $55,856 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Linux Administrator or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Linux Administrator.