Salary of Unix Administrator in United States 2026

How much does a Unix Administrator earn?

$101,412 / Annual
Based on 741 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $82,872 Average salary: $101,412 Maximum: $10,293

Minimum
$82,872 Average salary
$101,412 Maximum
$10,293

$8,451 / Monthly
Based on 741 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,906 Average salary: $8,451 Maximum: $858

Minimum
$6,906 Average salary
$8,451 Maximum
$858

$282 / Daily
Based on 741 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $230 Average salary: $282 Maximum: $29

Minimum
$230 Average salary
$282 Maximum
$29

$53 / Hourly
Based on 741 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $43 Average salary: $53 Maximum: $5

Minimum
$43 Average salary
$53 Maximum
$5

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Unix Administrator in United States

Unix Administrator

1 month ago

Norcross, GA, United States JConnect Infotech Full-time

Unix Administrator Unix SME: Unix Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for providing deep technical expertise,...
Unix Administrator

1 month ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States Procom Consultants Group Full-time

Company DescriptionProcom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments...
Unix Administrator

4 weeks ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States PLANIT Group Full-time

Senior UNIX / Linux Monitoring Engineer - ESM ToolsPlanIT Group is seeking a Senior UNIX/Linux Monitoring Engineer, with...

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FAQ - Unix Administrator

The average salary for Unix Administrator is USD101,412 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 741 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Unix Administrator in United States.

The lowest salary of Unix Administrator per year in United States is USD82,872

The highest salary for Unix Administrator per year in United States is USD10,293

Data updated: November 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: 741 job postings with salary.