System Administrator

H-1B Salary Data · 358 certified filings

$91,062Avg. Salary
$61,090Minimum
$152,532Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for System Administrator is $91,062 — 25% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 358 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for System Administrator?

The average H-1B salary for System Administrator is $91,062 based on 358 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $61,090 to $152,532.

$91,062
Average
$61,090
Minimum
$152,532
Maximum
358
Filings

Top Companies Hiring System Administrator

Section 2

System Administrator Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Santa Clara, CA $115,856 5
San Jose, CA $114,936 9
Sunnyvale, CA $114,229 5
Pleasanton, CA $113,904 6
Cupertino, CA $112,544 5
Seattle, WA $110,846 5
Bellevue, WA $97,730 15
Frisco, TX $94,233 9
Phoenix, AZ $92,969 7
Milford, OH $90,375 9
Morrisville, NC $89,540 5
Rosemead, CA $88,317 7
Irving, TX $86,213 12
Plano, TX $85,920 9
Austin, TX $85,604 21
Section 3

Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.