Systems Administrator salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Systems Administrator make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$133,360

Median $133,360
Low $78,530High $198,860

Based on 2,460 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$78,530
25th percentile
$102,680
75th percentile
$167,710
90th percentile
$198,860

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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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