System Administrator Salary in Canada

$79,377
per year
per hour
$38.16
per hour
per year
Bonus
$4,523/year

System Administrator - Average Salary

The average salary for a System Administrator is $79,377 per year ($38.16 per hour), which is $13,606 (+21%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A System Administrator can expect an average starting salary of $56,885 per year. The highest salaries can exceed $117,196.
$56,885
Low
$79,377
Average
$117,196
High
$27.34
Low
$38.16
Average
$56.34
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$1,699
$61,400
$124,544
Base Salary$56,885 - 117,196
Bonus$1,699 - 7,348
Total Pay$58,584 - 124,544
$27.34
$14.50
$56.34
Base Salary$27.34 - 56.34
Total Pay$27.34 - 56.34

System Administrator Salary Range

Low
$56,885
Average
$79,377
Senior
$95,877
High
$117,196
Low
$27.34
Average
$38.16
Senior
$46.09
High
$56.34
Among IT SysAdmins in Canada, Junior System Administrators tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Senior Systems Administrators, Linux System Administrators or Cloud Administrators enjoy the highest salaries.

System Administrator - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Cloud Administrator$98K/year
+23% 
Senior Systems Administrator$96K/year
+21% 
Linux System Administrator$87K/year
+10% 
Security System Administrator$80K/year
+1% 
Junior System Administrator$61K/year
 -23%

System Administrator - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level System Administrator with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $61,188 gross per year. A mid career System Administrator with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $67,808 per year, while a Senior System Administrator with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $95,877. IT SysAdmins with more than 20 years of experience earn $98,855 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a System Administrator

Late Career▲ +25%
Senior▲ +21%
Average Salary$79,377/year
Mid Career▼ -15%
Entry Level▼ -23%

Gender Breakdown

Female
5%
Male
95%

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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the System Administrator

How much does a System Administrator make in Canada?
A System Administrator in Canada earns an average of $79,377 gross per year, which is about $38.16 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the System Administrator updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a System Administrator in Canada?
The starting salary of a System Administrator in Canada is around $56,885 gross per year. Junior System Administrators usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a System Administrator in Canada?
The highest salary of a System Administrator in Canada can reach and exceed $117,196 gross per year. Senior Systems Administrators, Linux System Administrators or Cloud Administrators usually have the highest salaries.
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