System Administrator Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 67 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 67 disclosed ranges

$131,888/yr

$80,000$96,529 – $165,503 typical$194,500

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

MetroStarup to $194,500
Offices, Boards and Divisionsup to $165,503
Bonneville Power Administrationup to $131,888
M.c.-Dean,-Inc.up to $130,500
Air National Guard Unitsup to $96,529

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System Administrator roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Sr. Senior System Administrator III (6687)

MetroStar · Washington, District of Columbia

$170,000 - $219,000

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IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Washington, District of Columbia

$143,913 - $187,093

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IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Washington, District of Columbia

$143,913 - $187,093

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IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Washington, District of Columbia

$143,913 - $187,093

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IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Washington, District of Columbia

$143,913 - $187,093

Tailor & apply →

IT Specialist (INFOSEC/SYSADMIN)

Offices, Boards and Divisions · Washington, District of Columbia

$143,913 - $187,093

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 67 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?

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