Systems Administration salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 16, 2026
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Systems Administration pay in Chicago is measured from 22 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 15 postings put the middle half between $89,350 and $140,025, with a median of $107,500.
Against the 32 other measured markets for systems administration at mid-level, this sits below 28 of them; Sunnyvale leads at $183,750.
1 of these ranges rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
2 systems administration roles are open in Chicago right now, 1 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $89,350 – $140,025 | $107,500 | 15 |
| Senior | $121,825 – $150,237 | $131,350 | 7hint |
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.
Open systems administration roles in Chicago · 1 with stated pay
Pay marked e is our estimate. Everything else is the employer's own figure.
