Windows Server Admin

Windows Server Admin Salary

$21.5K

$100K

$136K

$97,627

/year

$46.94

/hour

Windows Server Admin Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$97,627

Columbus

Ohio

$94,298

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    How much does a Windows Server Admin make?

    As of Aug 10, 2026, the average annual pay for a Windows Server Admin in the United States is $97,627 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $46.94 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,877/week or $8,135/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $136,000 and as low as $21,500, the majority of Windows Server Admin salaries currently range between $87,500 (25th percentile) to $109,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $123,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Windows Server Admin varies little (about 22000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Windows Server Admin in your area makes on average $94,298 per year, or $3,329 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $97,627. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Windows Server Admin salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Windows Server Admin 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 Windows Server Admin Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Windows Server Admin job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and California City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. California City, CA, beats the national average by $22,107 (22.6%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $23,479 (24.0%) above the $97,627 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Windows Server Admin appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Nome, AK, and Daly City, 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 Windows Server Admin role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $121,106

    $58.22

    Berkeley, CA

    $120,195

    $57.79

    California City, CA

    $119,734

    $57.56

    Sitka, AK

    $117,609

    $56.54

    San Francisco, CA

    $114,971

    $55.27

    San Jose, CA

    $114,392

    $55.00

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $113,946

    $54.78

    Patterson, OH

    $113,767

    $54.70

    Santa Clara, CA

    $113,767

    $54.70

    Daly City, CA

    $113,120

    $54.38

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Windows Server Admin Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Windows Server Admin job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Windows Server Admin jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Windows Server Admin salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $97,627 per year or $46.94 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.