▼26%
$78,292
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$51k
MEDIAN
$78k
90%
$110k
The average salary for a Linux System Administrator is $78,292
Base Salary
$51k - $110k
Bonus
$1k - $10k
Profit Sharing
$203 - $15k
Total Pay
$50k - $112k
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What Do Linux System Administrators Do?
Linux System Administrator Tasks
- Maintain, enhance and create tools for the Linux environment and its users.
- Create and update documentation, including maintenance logs and end user training.
- Back up, recover, maintain and migrate data and programs.
- Identify and resolve service problems ranging from disaster recovery to login problems.
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How do Linux System Administrators Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 107 responses, the job of Linux System Administrator has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.55 out of 5. On average, Linux System Administrators are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Linux System Administrator
Medical
86%
Dental
78%
Vision
67%
None
13%
Gender Breakdown for Linux System Administrators
Male
91.2%
Female
7.8%
Prefer to self-define
1.0%
This data is based on 306 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
