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.
Recent salaries shared by Linux Systems Administrator
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Linux Systems Administrator
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15+ years
$88K - $102K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Oct 9, 2025
$88K - $102K/yr
Linux Systems Administrator
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4-6 years
$104K/yr
($104K • $0)
Woburn, MA
submitted on Oct 3, 2025
$104K/yr
$104K • $0
Linux Systems Administrator
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10-14 years
$137K/yr
($137K • $0)
Livermore, CA
submitted on Sep 30, 2025
$137K/yr
$137K • $0
Linux Systems Administrator
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7-9 years
$111K/yr
($111K • $0)
Laurel, MD
submitted on Sep 29, 2025
$111K/yr
$111K • $0
Linux Systems Administrator
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1-3 years
$83K - $96K/yr
Ashburn, VA
submitted on Sep 17, 2025
$83K - $96K/yr
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Linux Systems Administrator
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7-9 years
$124K/yr
($124K • $0)
Altadena, CA
submitted on Sep 15, 2025
$124K/yr
$124K • $0
Linux Systems Administrator
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1-3 years
$95K - $111K/yr
Camp H M Smith, HI
submitted on Sep 11, 2025
$95K - $111K/yr
Linux Systems Administrator
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15+ years
$92K - $108K/yr
Baltimore, MD
submitted on Sep 9, 2025
$92K - $108K/yr
Linux Systems Administrator
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10-14 years
$113K/yr
($113K • $0)
Marietta, GA
submitted on Sep 1, 2025
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Linux Systems Administrator
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7-9 years
$104K/yr
($104K • $0)
Charleston, SC
submitted on Aug 15, 2025
$104K/yr
$104K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Linux Systems Administrator in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $144,081, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $139,890, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $127,562, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $127,202, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $125,053.
Frequently asked questions about Linux Systems Administrator salaries
The average salary for Linux Systems Administrator is $132,897 per year or $64 per hour, with top earners making up to $201,564 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $107,529 (25th percentile) to $165,877 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1390 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Systems Administrator employees.
The highest salary for Linux Systems Administrator is $165,877 per year, $13,823 per month or $80 per hour.
The lowest salary for Linux Systems Administrator is $107,529 per year, $8,961 per month or $52 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Linux Systems Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,462 per year (estimate) and goes up to $242,606 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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