Job title
Linux Administrator H-1B Salaries
257 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $80k.
Median base
$80k
Middle 50%
$70k–$89k
Filings
257
Top sponsor
Sapphire Software Solutions
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 3 | $105k |
| FY2025 | 9 | $85k |
| FY2024 | 11 | $95k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $81k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $88k |
| FY2021 | 17 | $74k |
| FY2020 | 20 | $85k |
| FY2019 | 51 | $82k |
| FY2018 | 51 | $85k |
| FY2017 | 39 | $72k |
| FY2016 | 39 | $66k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Linux Administrator
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Linux Administrator?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Linux Administrator is $80k (FY2026), from 257 filings. The middle 50% earn between $70k and $89k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Linux Administrators?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Linux Administrator are Sapphire Software Solutions, Dizer, SP Tech Resources.
- Where are most H-1B Linux Administrator jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Linux Administrator roles are Phoenix, AZ, Austin, TX, Round Rock, TX.
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