COTS System Administrator Jobs
Gridiron IT Solutions · Washington, District of Columbia
$150,000 - $200,000
Tailor & apply →System Administrator Salary in Washington, DC
Pay ranges below come from 6 current system administrator listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 6 disclosed ranges
$131,888/yr
$119,500small sample of 6$175,000
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
Gridiron IT Solutionsup to $200,000
CACI International Inc.up to $190,000
Accenture Federal Servicesup to $160,000
U.S. Coast Guardup to $158,322
Offices, Boards and Divisionsup to $158,322
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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CACI International Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia
$90,000 - $190,000
Tailor & apply →IT Specialist (SYSADMIN/INFOSEC)
Bonneville Power Administration · Vancouver, Washington
$114,684 - $149,091
Tailor & apply →IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)
Offices, Boards and Divisions · Washington, District of Columbia
$102,415 - $158,322
Tailor & apply →IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Applications Software/SYSADMIN)
U.S. Coast Guard · Washington, District of Columbia
$85,447 - $158,322
Tailor & apply →Senior System Administrator, Cloud Ops (Federal)
Accenture Federal Services · Washington, District of Columbia
$79,000 - $160,000
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 Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.
Frequently asked
How much does a System Administrator make in Washington, DC?
Based on 6 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $131,888 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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