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How much do active directory salary jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for active directory salary in the United States is $46.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $54.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Active Directory Salary vs Network Administrator Salary?

AspectActive Directory SalaryNetwork Administrator Salary
Required CredentialsCertifications like Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, CompTIA Network+Certifications like Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentManaging Active Directory, user accounts, permissions in Windows Server environmentsMaintaining network infrastructure, routers, switches, and overall network health
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in IT departments across various industries, focusing on directory servicesAcross industries, supporting network operations and infrastructure

Active Directory Salary typically involves managing directory services within Windows environments, often requiring specific certifications. Network Administrator Salary covers broader network infrastructure responsibilities. Both roles are essential in IT, but Active Directory specialists focus more on directory management, while Network Administrators oversee entire network systems.

Is Active Directory a good skill?

Active Directory is a valuable skill for IT professionals, especially those working in system administration, network management, or cybersecurity. Proficiency in Active Directory enables effective user management, access control, and integration with other Microsoft services, making it a sought-after competency in many organizations. Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator can further validate expertise in this area.

What is the salary of an Active Directory specialist?

An Active Directory specialist's salary typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Professionals with skills in network security, scripting, and Microsoft environments tend to earn higher salaries.

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Infographic showing various Active Directory Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,891 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Active Directory / Exchange Specialist Mid

Via Logic LLC

Norfolk, VA โ€ข On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory, Exchange, DHCP, Domain Controllers, AHDS DMZ, and other services using various tools and PowerShell.

  • Support and manage the operation, servicing, troubleshooting, and account administration of Active Directory, Exchange, and related services.

  • Analyze server and workstation logs, document outages, and escalate significant events or incidents to leadership.


Job description

More About the Role:

Leidos is seeking an Active Directory/Exchange Specialist Mid to support efforts for the NMCI/SMIT program to perform network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the Navyโ€™s NMCI network. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of the SMIT program, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

The Active Directory/Exchange Specialist Mid is responsible for monitoring events and incidents that affect server and service health across Enterprise and documenting outage.

What You'll Get to Do:
  • Support and manage the operation, servicing, trouble shooting, and account administration of Active Directory (AD), Exchange, Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM), and the Global Address List (GAL).
  • Support the operation, servicing, troubleshooting of Active Directory (AD) and Exchange.
  • Monitor Active Directory, Exchange, DHCP, Domain Controllers, AHDS DMZ and other services using various tools and Microsoft PowerShell.
  • Adjust simple PowerShell scripts and commands as needed for various results.
  • Use VMWare to monitor and troubleshoot servers.
  • Analyze various server and workstation logs to assist with resolutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.
  • Utilize internal systems to report incidents to leadership.
  • Take escalations of any alerts/events identified as significant and requiring action.
  • Ensure the Critical Situation Manager is apprised of all details regarding any significant events or incidents.
Youโ€™ll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Requires 1-3 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Must be a US Citizen and have DoD Secret Clearance.
  • 8570 Compliant meeting the IAT level certification requirements.
  • Microsoft Azure Certification AZ-900, AZ-104.
  • Familiarity with ITIL best practices (ITIL Foundations).
  • Knowledgeable on tools used in an Enterprise organization that aids in Event Management; Incident Management and performance Management to include Service Manager, Remedy, Service Now, Helix.
  • Worked in a DOD environment and understands customer communication.
  • Experience in a data center environment.
  • Performs well under pressure and ability to calm end users.
  • Hands-on Experience in working with DoD networks, including NIPR and SIPR.
  • Willing to perform shift work:
    • -6:00PM - 6:00AM ET.
    • -Shift 4: Thursday-Saturday and every other Wed.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
  • Prior military experience a plus; USMC or USN IT experience preferred.
  • Experience working with networking technologies and data centers.
  • Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written, including long-form business writing on complex topics.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to drive innovation independently; have a passion to improve at every opportunity.
  • Ability to define program goals and roadmaps based on customer needs and strategic direction, and ensure that committed projects are delivered on schedule by the relevant team members.
  • Ability to work in a matrix organization with other teams to resolve issues and communicate status effectively to peers, subordinates and program leadership.
  • Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
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Original Posting:

August 6, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range -

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidosโ€™ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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