Updated on: Jan 21, 2026
The average Systems Administrator in the US makes $82,872. The average bonus for a Systems Administrator is $4 which represents 0% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Systems Administrators make the most in San Jose, CA at $163,621 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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