Architect - Systems Administration Salary in the United States

How much does an Architect - Systems Administration make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Architect - Systems Administration in the United States is $85,112 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Architect - Systems Administration's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,435
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,620 to $88,421
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,709
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Architect - Systems Administration Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $88,421 $7,368 $1,700 $43
Average $85,112 $7,093 $1,637 $41
25th Percentile $78,620 $6,552 $1,512 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Architect - Systems Administration Salaries

An Architect - Systems Administration'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 Architect - Systems Administration Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect - Systems Administration'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): $84,819
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $107,677
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,175
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,078
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,807
Levels Salary
Architect... Level Architect - Systems Administration$84,819
Enterpris... Level Architect - Systems Administration$107,677
Enterpris... Level Architect - Systems Administration$130,175
Enterpris... Level Architect - Systems Administration$145,078
Enterpris... Level Architect - Systems Administration$166,807
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$130,175 2-4 yrs
$145,078 5-8 yrs
$166,807 > 8 yrs
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How Do Architect - Systems Administration 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 Architect - Systems Administrations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $94,236.
  • California: $93,878.
  • Massachusetts: $92,627.

Top Paying Cities for Architect - Systems Administrations

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:

  • San Jose: $107,351
  • San Francisco: $106,296
  • Oakland: $103,938

What Skills Can Increase an Architect - Systems Administration's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.52% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Agile (Mentioned in 2.61% Job Postings): Agile is a development process where feedback is continuously gathered from users to create the best user experience.
  • Microservices (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Developing applications from modular components to make it easier to scale and faster to create.
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Leadership 5.52%
Agile 2.61%
Microservices 1.41%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Architect - Systems Administration's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
 $91,920
8%
Leadership
 $88,516
4%
Innovation
 $88,516
4%
AWS
 $88,516
4%
Computer Science
 $87,665
3%
Written Communication
 $86,814
2%
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Architect - Systems Administration Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect - Systems Administration'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.

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Average $85,112/year
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Average $7,093/month
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Average $1,637/week
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Average $41/hour
$43
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $88,421 $7,368 $1,700 $43
Average $85,112 $7,093 $1,637 $41
25th Percentile $78,620 $6,552 $1,512 $38

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Salary Trends for Architect - Systems Administration

Salaries for an Architect - Systems Administration can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,895 in 2023 to around $83,674 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Architect - Systems Administration salary trends, .

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