▼11%
$101,951
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$68k
MEDIAN
$102k
90%
$148k
The average salary for a Sr. Unix System Administrator is $101,951 in 2025
Base Salary
$68k - $148k
Bonus
$3k - $8k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $500
Total Pay
$68k - $147k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Sr. Unix System Administrators?
What Do Sr. Unix System Administrators Do?
Sr. Unix System Administrator Tasks
- Set policies for applications and infrastructure including patching schedules, release deployment, testing, and system readiness.
- Perform capacity planning, infrastructure design, systems administration, and updates according to patch and release specifications.
- Install, configure, test and maintain new and existing servers, hardware and software components.
- Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, outages or degradations.
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Common Health Benefits for a Sr. Unix System Administrator
Medical
86%
Dental
80%
Vision
74%
None
11%
Gender Breakdown for Sr. Unix System Administrators
Male
95.0%
Female
5.0%
This data is based on 20 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Sr. Unix System Administrators
What is the highest pay for Sr. Unix System Administrators?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Sr. Unix System Administrator is $148k / year
What is the lowest pay for Sr. Unix System Administrators?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Sr. Unix System Administrator is $68k / year
How can Sr. Unix System Administrators increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Sr. Unix System Administrator is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Sr. Unix System Administrator that oversees more junior Sr. Unix System Administrators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.