System Administrator Salary in San Diego

Pay ranges below come from 21 current system administrator listings that disclose salary in San Diego, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 21 disclosed ranges

$98,106/yr

$98,106$98,106$98,106 typical$98,106

Highest-paying employers in San Diego

Navy Reserve Forceup to $98,106

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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System Administrator roles in San Diego that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Navy Reserve Force · San Diego County, California

$85,307 - $110,905

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Navy Reserve Force · San Diego County, California

$85,307 - $110,905

Tailor & apply →

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Navy Reserve Force · San Diego County, California

$85,307 - $110,905

Tailor & apply →

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Navy Reserve Force · San Diego County, California

$85,307 - $110,905

Tailor & apply →

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Navy Reserve Force · San Diego County, California

$85,307 - $110,905

Tailor & apply →

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Navy Reserve Force · San Diego County, California

$85,307 - $110,905

Tailor & apply →

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 San Diego offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a System Administrator make in San Diego?

Based on 21 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $98,106 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?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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