What are the main factors that influence a Systems Administrator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Systems Administrator's salary?

A Systems Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Systems Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $77,050, a Systems Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $98,147, a Systems Administrator (4-7 years)earns $116,188, a Systems Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $134,978, a Systems Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $158,684,

What are the highest paying states for a Systems Administrator?

Systems Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Systems Administrator roles are District of Columbia $124,744, California $124,271, Massachusetts $122,615. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Systems Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Systems Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Systems Administrator V: $151,723; Systems Administrator - Specialist: $129,060; Systems Administrator IV: $129,057; Systems Administrator - Senior: $111,100; Systems Administrator III: $111,091.

Systems Administrator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Systems Administrator make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Systems Administrator in Rhode Island is $117,624 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Systems Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,255
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,816 to $128,946
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,887

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Systems Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,946	$10,746	$2,480	$62
Average	$117,624	$9,802	$2,262	$57
25th Percentile	$107,816	$8,985	$2,073	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Systems Administrator Salaries

A Systems Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Systems Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $77,050
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,147
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,188
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,978
Expert (over 8 years): $158,684

Levels	Salary
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$77,050
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$98,147
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$116,188
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$134,978
Systems A... Level Systems Administrator	$158,684

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How Do Systems Administrator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Systems Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $124,744.
California: $124,271.
Massachusetts: $122,615.

District of Columbia $124,744 California $124,271 Massachusetts $122,615 Washington $122,164 New Jersey $122,119 Alaska $121,961 Connecticut $120,406 New York $119,775

Hawaii $117,759 Rhode Island $116,812 Maryland $116,170 Minnesota $115,291 Colorado $114,953 Illinois $114,841 Oregon $114,413 Delaware $114,097

New Hampshire $113,899 Virginia $113,455 Pennsylvania $112,159 Nevada $111,506 North Dakota $111,292 Michigan $110,954 Wisconsin $110,830 Vermont $110,582

Texas $109,895 Maine $109,850 Arizona $109,782 Ohio $109,703 Georgia $108,667 Indiana $108,148 Wyoming $108,047 Utah $107,889

Iowa $107,822 Kansas $107,281 Louisiana $107,123 North Carolina $107,067 Missouri $107,044 Florida $106,605 Montana $106,368 Nebraska $106,143

Kentucky $106,019 South Carolina $105,568 Tennessee $105,287 Idaho $105,174 New Mexico $104,351 Oklahoma $104,171 Alabama $103,506 South Dakota $102,391

Arkansas $101,783 West Virginia $101,456 Mississippi $100,476

Top Paying Cities for Systems Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $118,728
Albion: $116,756
Ashaway: $119,178

Adamsville, RI $118,728 Albion, RI $116,756 Ashaway, RI $119,178 Barrington, RI $116,756 Block Island, RI $118,559 Bradford, RI $119,099 Bristol, RI $116,643 Carolina, RI $118,131

Charlestown, RI $118,254 Chepachet, RI $116,531 Clayville, RI $116,643 Coventry, RI $116,531 West Greenwich, RI $116,452 East Greenwich, RI $116,610 Exeter, RI $119,099 Fiskeville, RI $116,756

Forestdale, RI $116,643 Foster, RI $116,452 Glendale, RI $116,452 Greene, RI $117,759 Greenville, RI $116,756 Harmony, RI $116,722 Harrisville, RI $116,531 Hope, RI $116,756

Hope Valley, RI $119,178 Hopkinton, RI $119,212 Jamestown, RI $118,018 Kenyon, RI $119,066 Little Compton, RI $118,683 Manville, RI $116,756 Mapleville, RI $116,452 Newport, RI $118,040

Middletown, RI $118,536 North Kingstown, RI $116,418 North Scituate, RI $116,722 Oakland, RI $116,564 Pascoag, RI $116,497 Pawtucket, RI $116,756 Central Falls, RI $116,756 Cumberland, RI $116,756

Lincoln, RI $116,756 Portsmouth, RI $117,567 Prudence Island, RI $116,531 Rockville, RI $119,212 Saunderstown, RI $118,085 Shannock, RI $119,032 Slatersville, RI $116,643 Slocum, RI $118,085

Tiverton, RI $118,761 Wakefield, RI $117,962 Kingston, RI $117,984 Narragansett, RI $118,007 Peace Dale, RI $117,962 Warren, RI $116,722 Warwick, RI $116,756 Westerly, RI $119,246

West Kingston, RI $118,052 West Warwick, RI $116,756 Wood River Junction, RI $119,099 Woonsocket, RI $116,643 North Smithfield, RI $116,722 Wyoming, RI $119,066 Providence, RI $116,756 Cranston, RI $116,756

North Providence, RI $116,756 East Providence, RI $116,756 Riverside, RI $116,756 Rumford, RI $116,756 Smithfield, RI $116,756 Johnston, RI $116,756

Systems Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$107,816

Average $117,624/year

$128,946

$8,985

Average $9,802/month

$10,746

$2,073

Average $2,262/week

$2,480

$52

Average $57/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,946	$10,746	$2,480	$62
Average	$117,624	$9,802	$2,262	$57
25th Percentile	$107,816	$8,985	$2,073	$52

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