System Administrator Salary

Many system administrators are concerned that they are not paid fairly, especially considering the high workload and long hours. In fact, the recruiting website Indeed.com reports that 43% of system administrators think their salary is not enough for the cost of living in their area.

How does your location measure up? To save you from having to browse tons of job openings and analyze current trends to answer that question, we’ve done the research for you. Read this blog post to discover how much sysadmins earn in different parts of the United States and how to factor in the cost of living in different areas. You might learn that you need to switch from flip flops to winter boots to find a position in which you have more disposable income.
Average salary of a system administrator by location

According to Indeed.com, sysadmin salary varies dramatically by location — in fact, sysadmins in the state with the highest salary (Maryland) make a whopping 41% more than those in the state with the lowest average salary (Kentucky).
States with the highest average salaries

The states with higher salaries are generally those with higher economic activity — they are home to Fortune 500 companies or provide a wide range of opportunities for businesses. Examples include Maryland, New York and California.

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