System Administrator Salary in Houston

Pay ranges below come from 2 current system administrator listings that disclose salary nationwide, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Only 2 system administrator listings nationwide in our current feed disclose pay (around $130,100/yr) — too few to call a reliable median. Check the disclosed listings below, or sign up to see pay on matched roles.

Highest-paying employers in our feed

Unofficial M.C. Deanup to $130,100
Convergence Networksup to $85,000

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System Administrator roles nationwide that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Cybersecurity System Administrator

Unofficial M.C. Dean · Washington, District of Columbia

$104,080 - $156,120

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Senior System Administrator

Convergence Networks · Portland, Oregon

$80,000 - $90,000

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What moves System Administrator pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior system administrator roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same system administrator title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Houston offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a System Administrator make in Houston?

Based on 2 disclosed ranges in our current feed (nationwide — we don’t yet have enough Houston-specific data), the median is around $130,100 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a System Administrator?

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