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Sr. Unix System Administrator

Average Sr. Unix System Administrator with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Skills Salary in Canada

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C$94,046
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Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
25%
CA$89k
MEDIAN
CA$94k
75%
CA$122k

The average salary for a Sr. Unix System Administrator is C$94,046 in 2025

Base Salary
C$89k - C$122k
Bonus
C$0 - C$10k
Total Pay
C$95k - C$133k
(last updated Aug 25 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Sr. Unix System Administrator

Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%

Gender Breakdown for Sr. Unix System Administrators

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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