Systems Administration salary in San Jose
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 7, 2026
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Systems Administration pay in San Jose is measured from 16 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 8 postings put the middle half between $115,625 and $141,250, with a median of $135,000.
Against the 32 other measured markets for systems administration at mid-level, this sits below 12 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.
1 systems administration role is open in San Jose right now, 1 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $115,625 – $141,250 | $135,000 | 8hint |
| Senior | $154,750 – $187,338 | $169,500 | 8hint |
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.
