Job title
Linux System Administrator H-1B Salaries
89 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $81k.
Median base
$81k
Middle 50%
$74k–$93k
Filings
89
Top sponsor
Anaplan
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 | 1 | $80k |
| FY2025 | 4 | $81k |
| FY2024 | 6 | $78k |
| FY2023 | 7 | $80k |
| FY2022 | 4 | $91k |
| FY2021 | 2 | $70k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $90k |
| FY2019 | 18 | $82k |
| FY2018 | 18 | $84k |
| FY2017 | 17 | $72k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $72k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Linux System Administrator
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Linux System Administrator?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Linux System Administrator is $81k (FY2026), from 89 filings. The middle 50% earn between $74k and $93k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Linux System Administrators?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Linux System Administrator are Anaplan, Aita Consulting Services, Dizer.
- Where are most H-1B Linux System Administrator jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Linux System Administrator roles are San Francisco, CA, Santa Clara, CA, San Diego, CA.
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