How much does a Systems Administrator earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Systems Administrator in Australia ranges from AUD 75,000 to AUD 97,526 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 7,079 job listings

Salary Guide

Systems Administrator Salary in Australia

Based on 7,079 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$75,000 - $97,526

Median salary

$75,000 - $97,526

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$11K

25th percentile$14K

Median$75K

75th percentile$98K

90th percentile$112K

50% of professionals earn between $14,167 - $97,526 AUD

The median salary is $75,000

Top cities

Sydney1,008 job openings

Brisbane838 job openings

Melbourne781 job openings

Perth536 job openings

Adelaide350 job openings

Canberra239 job openings

Townsville56 job openings

Darwin53 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney30 job openings

Gold Coast25 job openings

Newcastle23 job openings

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Systems Administrator

7,079 job openings

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The average salary for a Systems Administrator in Australia is AUD 75,000 - AUD 97,526 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 86,263 per year, based on 7,079 active job listings.

The cities with the most Systems Administrator job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 1,008 job openings.

Explore 7,079 Systems Administrator job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.