Job title
Linux Systems Administrator H-1B Salaries
53 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $83k.
Median base
$83k
Middle 50%
$76k–$94k
Filings
53
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 | $101k |
| FY2025 | 5 | $80k |
| FY2024 | 2 | $90k |
| FY2023 | 4 | $76k |
| FY2022 | 1 | $135k |
| FY2021 | 3 | $72k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $77k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $90k |
| FY2018 | 7 | $76k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $82k |
| FY2016 | 11 | $72k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Linux Systems Administrator
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Linux Systems Administrator?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Linux Systems Administrator is $83k (FY2026), from 53 filings. The middle 50% earn between $76k and $94k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Linux Systems Administrators?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Linux Systems Administrator are Sapphire Software Solutions, Veritis Group, Raps Consulting.
- Where are most H-1B Linux Systems Administrator jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Linux Systems Administrator roles are Irving, TX, San Jose, CA, San Diego, CA.
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