How much does a Systems Administrator earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Systems Administrator in Canada ranges from CAD 84,936 to CAD 100,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 21,995 job listings

Salary Guide

Systems Administrator Salary in Canada

Based on 21,995 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$84,936 - $100,000

Median salary

$84,936 - $100,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K

25th percentile$70K

Median$85K

75th percentile$100K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $100,000 CAD

The median salary is $84,936

Top cities

Toronto2,876 job openings

Winnipeg2,373 job openings

Montréal1,277 job openings

Vancouver1,017 job openings

Calgary887 job openings

Mississauga568 job openings

Ottawa499 job openings

Edmonton405 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)313 job openings

Markham258 job openings

Vaughan116 job openings

Hamilton95 job openings

Burnaby93 job openings

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Systems Administrator

21,995 job openings

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The average salary for a Systems Administrator in Canada is CAD 84,936 - CAD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 92,468 per year, based on 21,995 active job listings.

The cities with the most Systems Administrator job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Montréal, Vancouver, Calgary. Toronto leads with 2,876 job openings.

Explore 21,995 Systems Administrator job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.