Windows Server

Windows Server Salary

$89.5K

$108K

$124K

$107,814

/year

$51.83

/hour

Windows Server Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$107,814

Columbus

Ohio

$104,138

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    How much does a Windows Server make?

    As of Jul 21, 2026, the average annual pay for a Windows Server in the United States is $107,814 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $51.83 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,073/week or $8,984/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $124,000 and as low as $89,500, the majority of Windows Server salaries currently range between $98,500 (25th percentile) to $117,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $122,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Windows Server varies little (about 18500), 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 in your area makes on average $104,138 per year, or $3,676 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $107,814. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Windows Server salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Windows Server jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Windows Server on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Windows Server Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Windows Server job is above the national average. Topping the list is Sitka, AK, , with Justin, TX, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $19,210 (17.8%), and Sitka, AK, furthers that trend with another $22,068 (20.5%) above the $107,814 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 appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Sitka, AK, and Arlington, VA, , 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 role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sitka, AK

    $129,882

    $62.44

    Justin, TX

    $127,327

    $61.21

    San Francisco, CA

    $127,024

    $61.07

    Santa Clara, CA

    $126,621

    $60.88

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $126,537

    $60.84

    Livermore, CA

    $126,465

    $60.80

    San Jose, CA

    $126,358

    $60.75

    Daly City, CA

    $124,924

    $60.06

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $124,489

    $59.85

    Arlington, VA

    $124,036

    $59.63

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Windows Server Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Windows Server category.

    For example Cisco Hardware Engineer jobs pay as much as $38,416 (35.6%) more than the average Windows Server salary of $107,814. If you're qualified, finding work as a Cisco Hardware Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Windows Server position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cisco Hardware Engineer

    $146,230

    $70.30

    It Infrastructure Support

    $119,083

    $57.25

    It Change Manager

    $116,690

    $56.10

    Engineer V

    $115,864

    $55.70

    Information Technology Networking

    $91,390

    $43.94

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Windows Server salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $107,814 per year or $51.83 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.