Job title
Senior System Administrator H-1B Salaries
141 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $100k.
Median base
$100k
Middle 50%
$85k–$114k
Filings
141
Top sponsor
Charter Communications
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 | $150k |
| FY2025 | 7 | $123k |
| FY2024 | 17 | $101k |
| FY2023 | 14 | $106k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $110k |
| FY2021 | 16 | $99k |
| FY2020 | 13 | $102k |
| FY2019 | 22 | $106k |
| FY2018 | 14 | $89k |
| FY2017 | 15 | $91k |
| FY2016 | 12 | $85k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior System Administrator
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior System Administrator?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior System Administrator is $100k (FY2026), from 141 filings. The middle 50% earn between $85k and $114k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior System Administrators?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior System Administrator are Charter Communications, New York Power Authority, Mercy Health.
- Where are most H-1B Senior System Administrator jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior System Administrator roles are White Plains, NY, St. Louis, MO, Maryland Heights, MO.
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