Hiring a systems administrator: the market today
The short answer ·
853 open postings ask for a systems administrator as of Sep 25, 2026, from 154 employers. The median advertised minimum is $90,000. 361 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
853open postings
154employers hiring
$90,000median advertised minimum
361new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 617 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a systems administrator?
Hard. 154 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 160 open postings.
What should I pay a systems administrator?
Advertised minimums center on $90,000. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,509 in actual pay.