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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Senior Systems Administrator in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $154,179, Media & Communication with a median total pay of $152,539, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $149,903, Healthcare with a median total pay of $147,278, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $140,213.
Retail & Wholesale
The top paying company in Retail & Wholesale for Senior Systems Administrator is CARVANA.
Senior Systems Administrator: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Senior Systems Administrator make?
Total pay range
$129K - $193K/yr
$157K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$106K - $152K/yrBase pay
$22K - $41K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Systems Administrator salaries
The average salary for Senior Systems Administrator is $156,584 per year or $75 per hour, with top earners making up to $231,897 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $128,579 (25th percentile) to $193,013 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4818 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Systems Administrator employees.
The highest salary for Senior Systems Administrator is $193,013 per year, $16,084 per month or $93 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Systems Administrator is $128,579 per year, $10,715 per month or $62 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Senior Systems Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,457 per year (estimate) and goes up to $242,588 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.