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Linux system administrator: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Linux system administrator salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Linux system administrator make in United States of America?
$88,750/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Linux system administrator in United States of America is $88,750 per year or $44.91 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $56,530 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $150,000 per year.
Median$88,750
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Low$56,530
High$150,000
Linux system administrator: Average Salary in United States of America
Maryland$129,513
Virginia$124,071
California$113,536
Utah$106,048
New Mexico$105,574
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