How much does a Linux Systems Administrator make?
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$108,666
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Linux Systems Administrator is $108,666 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $100,088 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $8,578 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Systems Administrator?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Systems Administrator | $83,188 /yr |
| Senior Systems Administrator | $125,414 /yr |
| Systems Administrator IV | $89,928 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Linux Systems Administrator in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Linux Systems Administrator in United States. Employers include Cisco Systems, DigitalOcean and GoDaddy.
Top Paying Companies
For Linux Systems Administrator in United States
| 1 | Cisco Systems | $155,015 | |
| 2 | DigitalOcean | $141,440 | |
| 3 | GoDaddy | $126,011 | |
| 4 | Rackspace Technology | $122,566 | |
| 5 | Orbitz Worldwide | $119,037 | |
| 6 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE | $111,455 | |
| 7 | WiredTree | $110,785 | |
| 8 | Comcast | $110,376 | |
| 9 | JPMorgan Chase & Co | $108,412 | |
| 10 | IBM | $105,926 |
For Systems Administrator
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What is the total pay trajectory for Systems Administrator?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Systems Administrator | $83,188 /yr |
| Senior Systems Administrator | $125,414 /yr |
| Systems Administrator IV | $89,928 /yr |
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Linux Systems Administrator Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Linux Systems Administrator in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Linux Systems Administrator in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $108,412, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $107,712, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $105,376, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $103,838, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $102,731.
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Linux Systems Administrator is JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
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Linux Systems Administrator pay FAQ
The average salary for a Linux Systems Administrator is $108,666 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1228 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Linux Systems Administrator employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Linux Systems Administrator in United States is $135,844 per year.
The lowest salary for a Linux Systems Administrator in United States is $87,328 per year.
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