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Systems administrator salary in Australia

How much does a Systems Administrator make in Australia?

Average base salary

$98,329

The average salary for a systems administrator is $98,329 per year in Australia. 291 salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026

Systems Administrator job openings in Australia

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Systems Administrator Asc Mgr
Lockheed Martin4out of 5 stars.
Western Australia
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Systems Administrator in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Baptist Care
 
$222,600per year
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Aruma
 
$191,880per year
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NTT DATA
 
$175,000per year
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AWX Recruitment
 
$166,400per year
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Randstad
 
$160,000per year
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L3Harris
 
$154,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Systems Administrators

  1. Canberra ACT
    $123,218 per year
  2. East Perth WA
    $114,073 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $107,617 per year
  4. Perth WA
    $105,371 per year
  5. Newcastle NSW
    $104,639 per year

Where can a Systems Administrator earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Systems Administrator get paid in Australia?

Junior Systems Administrator

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Average $69,634 per year

Senior Systems Administrator

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Average $116,423 per year