System Administrator Salary in New York

Pay ranges below come from 12 current system administrator listings that disclose salary in New York, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 12 disclosed ranges

$100,000/yr

$67,600$80,000 – $129,320 typical$161,200

Highest-paying employers in New York

Donnelly & Moore Corporationup to $161,200
JMA Wirelessup to $130,000
LAW DEPARTMENTup to $129,320
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison Systemup to $101,209
Personal Touch Home Careup to $100,000

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System Administrator roles in New York that list pay

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Windows System Administrator (ON PREM)

Donnelly & Moore Corporation · New York, New York

$70 - $85

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Senior System Administrator – Windows Server & Active Directory

JMA Wireless · Syracuse, New York

$120,000 - $140,000

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Senior Windows System Administrator

LAW DEPARTMENT · New York, New York

$107,137 - $151,503

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Assistant Health System Administrator (Assistant Health Services Administrator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Kings, New York

$88,005 - $114,413

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Assistant Health System Administrator (Assistant Health Services Administrator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Kings, New York

$88,005 - $114,413

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Senior EMR System Administrator Home Care (Onsite)

Personal Touch Home Care · North New Hyde Park, New York

$95,000 - $105,000

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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 New York offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a System Administrator make in New York?

Based on 12 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $100,000 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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