Systems Administration salary in Boston
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 24, 2026
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Systems Administration pay in Boston is measured from 11 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 6 postings put the middle half between $100,753 and $138,750, with a median of $116,250.
Against the 32 other measured markets for systems administration at mid-level, this sits below 24 of them; Sunnyvale leads at $183,750.
Every range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read them as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $100,753 – $138,750 | $116,250 | 6hint |
| Senior | $145,000 – $167,500 | $145,000 | 5hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.