Salary of Unix System Administrator in United States 2026

How much does a Unix System Administrator earn?

$99,996 / Annual
Based on 183 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $80,004 Average salary: $99,996 Maximum: $119,124

Minimum
$80,004 Average salary
$99,996 Maximum
$119,124

$8,333 / Monthly
Based on 183 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,667 Average salary: $8,333 Maximum: $9,927

Minimum
$6,667 Average salary
$8,333 Maximum
$9,927

$278 / Daily
Based on 183 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $222 Average salary: $278 Maximum: $331

Minimum
$222 Average salary
$278 Maximum
$331

$52 / Hourly
Based on 183 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $42 Average salary: $52 Maximum: $62

Minimum
$42 Average salary
$52 Maximum
$62

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Unix System Administrator in United States

UNIX System Administrator

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 9 hours ago

Irving, Texas, United States E Pro Consulting Full-time $50 - $60 Permanent

Company DescriptionE*Pro Consulting service offerings include contingent Staff Augmentation of IT professionals,...
Unix System Administrator

2 weeks ago

Santa Clara, California, United States InterSources Full-time

Unix System AdministratorLocation: Santa Clara, CA, 95054 Duration: Long term contractJob DescriptionSeeking a candidate...
UNIX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

2 days ago

Virginia Beach, VA, United States Navy Exchange Service Command Full-time

Responsible for installation configuration and support of Unix servers and operating systems within a large retail...

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FAQ - Unix System Administrator

The average salary for Unix System Administrator is USD99,996 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 183 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Unix System Administrator in United States.

The lowest salary of Unix System Administrator per year in United States is USD80,004

The highest salary for Unix System Administrator per year in United States is USD119,124

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 183 job postings with salary.