Linux Network Administrator Salary
$31K - $40.5K
9% of jobs
$40.5K - $50K
4% of jobs
$50K - $59.5K
6% of jobs
$65.4K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$59.5K - $69K
9% of jobs
$69K - $78.5K
9% of jobs
$78.5K - $88K
12% of jobs
The median wage is $88K / yr.
$88K - $97.5K
15% of jobs
$104.3K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$97.5K - $107K
14% of jobs
$107K - $116.5K
9% of jobs
$116.5K - $126K
7% of jobs
$126K - $135.5K
5% of jobs
$31K
$89.5K
$135.5K
$87,791
/year
$42.21
/hour
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How much does a Linux Network Administrator make?
As of Jul 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Linux Network Administrator in the United States is $87,791 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,688/week or $7,315/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $135,500 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Linux Network Administrator salaries currently range between $65,500 (25th percentile) to $107,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $126,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Linux Network Administrator varies greatly (by as much as 41500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
A Linux Network Administrator in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $87,791 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $87,791. Ohio ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Linux Network Administrator salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Linux Network Administrator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Linux Network Administrator Jobs
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Linux Network Administrator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $13,219 (15.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $17,431 (19.9%) above the $87,791 average.
With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Linux Network Administrator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Green River, WY, and Santa Rosa, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Linux Network Administrator role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Green River, WY | $105,222 | $50.59 |
San Mateo, CA | $101,188 | $48.65 |
San Francisco, CA | $101,010 | $48.56 |
Sunnyvale, CA | $100,132 | $48.14 |
Santa Clara, CA | $99,680 | $47.92 |
Fremont, CA | $99,386 | $47.78 |
Daly City, CA | $98,546 | $47.38 |
Berkeley, CA | $98,063 | $47.15 |
San Jose, CA | $97,984 | $47.11 |
Santa Rosa, CA | $97,738 | $46.99 |
What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Linux Network Administrator Jobs in the U.S.
We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Linux Network Administrator category.
For example Amazon Aws jobs pay as much as $46,208 (52.6%) more than the average Linux Network Administrator salary of $87,791. If you're qualified, finding work as a Amazon Aws may help you make more money than that of the average Linux Network Administrator position.
Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Amazon Aws | $133,999 | $64.42 |
Remote Linux System Administrator | $108,079 | $51.96 |
Linux Administrator | $106,535 | $51.22 |
Junior Linux System Administrator | $104,900 | $50.43 |
Application System Administrator | $97,965 | $47.10 |
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