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
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | $91,130 | 254 |
| PROMATRIX CORP | $90,900 | 4 |
| GP TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $95,433 | 4 |
| SKILLTUNE TECHNOLOGIES INC | $91,125 | 4 |
| CLOUDRAMP LLC | $70,449 | 3 |
| Lakshya Technologies Inc | $83,228 | 3 |
| MASTEC SERVICES COMPANY, INC | $85,654 | 3 |
Section 2
System Administrator Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.