Job title
Sr. Systems Administrator H-1B Salaries
292 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $95k.
Median base
$95k
Middle 50%
$83k–$110k
Filings
292
Top sponsor
HCL Global Systems
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 | 4 | $121k |
| FY2025 | 16 | $117k |
| FY2024 | 19 | $95k |
| FY2023 | 14 | $100k |
| FY2022 | 23 | $100k |
| FY2021 | 32 | $98k |
| FY2020 | 28 | $107k |
| FY2019 | 36 | $93k |
| FY2018 | 47 | $94k |
| FY2017 | 43 | $87k |
| FY2016 | 30 | $83k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Systems Administrator
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Systems Administrator?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Systems Administrator is $95k (FY2026), from 292 filings. The middle 50% earn between $83k and $110k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Systems Administrators?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Systems Administrator are HCL Global Systems, Visa Technology Operations, Thermo Fisher Scientific.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Systems Administrator jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Systems Administrator roles are Austin, TX, Highlands Ranch, CO, Dallas, TX.
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