Systems Administrator
23 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Systems Administrator pay from The Croner Company, ERI Economic Research Institute, Mercer and others. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
The Croner Company
Croner Entertainment Survey, United States
United StatesThe Croner Company
Total Compensation Survey of Foundations
United StatesERI Economic Research Institute
All Manufacturing Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
General Industry Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
All Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Health Care Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Engineering and Environmental Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Nonprofits Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Information Technology, Software Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Retail Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Financial Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Transportation and Distribution Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Construction Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Wholesale Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Research and Development Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Utilities Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Information Technology and eCommerce Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Energy and Mining Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)Mercer
US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Compensation Survey Suite
United StatesMercer
US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Individual Contributors
United StatesMercer
US IHN, Mercer Healthcare Informatics & Technology
United StatesEmpsight
Empsight Information Technology & Security Compensation Survey
United StatesCUPA-HR
CUPA-HR Professionals in Higher Education Survey
United StatesRole summary
Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers. Ensures that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers he or she manages meet the needs of the users, without exceeding the budget. May acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; provide routine automation; maintain security policies; troubleshoot; train and/or supervise staff; or offer technical support for projects.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Systems Administrator salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Systems Administrator pay?
- 23 surveys publish Systems Administrator benchmarks, including data from The Croner Company, ERI Economic Research Institute, Mercer and other publishers. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Systems Administrator pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Systems Administrator varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Systems Administrator?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Systems Administrator ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Systems Administrator pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.