Systems Administrator salary in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA

How much does a Systems Administrator make in San Francisco Oakland Fremont, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$129,680

Median $129,680
Low $82,760High $193,250

Based on 3,910 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$82,760
25th percentile
$100,850
75th percentile
$163,550
90th percentile
$193,250

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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