How much does a Systems Administrator make?
Updated May 14, 2021
CA$69k /yr
Average Base Pay
830 salaries
CA$50k
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CA$69k
Average
CA$95k
High
No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role
The national average salary for a Systems Administrator is $69,198 in Canada. Filter by location to see Systems Administrator salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 830 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Systems Administrator employees.
Seniority Levels
L2
Systems AdministratorCA$69k /yr
L3
Senior Systems AdministratorCA$87k /yr
L4
Systems Administrator IvCA$74k /yr
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CA$45k
CA$80k
CA$45,188 - CA$79,813 Range
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CA$64k
CA$127k
CA$64,402 - CA$127,338 Range
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CA$66k
CA$113k
CA$66,454 - CA$112,982 Range
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CA$93k
CA$34,708 - CA$93,463 Range
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CA$100k
CA$59,773 - CA$100,296 Range
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CA$63k
CA$97k
CA$62,589 - CA$96,958 Range
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CA$47k
CA$84k
CA$47,342 - CA$84,014 Range
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3.7★
CA$77k
CA$97k
CA$76,697 - CA$97,149 Range
3.9★
CA$61k
CA$91k
CA$61,292 - CA$90,909 Range
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CA$52k
CA$97k
CA$51,645 - CA$96,958 Range
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CA$63k
CA$103k
CA$63,242 - CA$103,404 Range
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CA$39k
CA$67k
CA$39,045 - CA$66,864 Range
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CA$76k
CA$92k
CA$75,757 - CA$92,166 Range
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CA$52k
CA$75k
CA$52,274 - CA$75,316 Range
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CA$53k
CA$71k
CA$53,201 - CA$70,946 Range
3.4★
CA$78k
CA$126k
CA$78,007 - CA$125,927 Range
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CA$73k
CA$82k
CA$73,492 - CA$81,899 Range
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CA$62k
CA$85k
CA$61,963 - CA$85,486 Range
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CA$70k
CA$77k
CA$70,325 - CA$77,272 Range
3.6★
CA$65k
CA$102k
CA$64,507 - CA$102,475 Range
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The average salary for a Systems Administrator is CA$69,198 in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 830 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Systems Administrator employees in Canada.
The highest salary for a Systems Administrator in Canada is CA$94,853 per year.
The lowest salary for a Systems Administrator in Canada is CA$50,482 per year.
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Recent Salary Reports
Below are the most recent systems administrator salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.
A System Administrator in the Kitchener Area area reported making $52,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Kitchener Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
College / University
A Network and Systems Administrator in the Toronto Area area reported making $76,174 per year
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Toronto Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
College / University
A Systems Administrator in the Calgary Area area reported making $70,000 per year
Job Highlights
1-2 years experience
Calgary Area area
Full-time
51 to 200 employees
Company - Private
A Systems Administrator in the Montreal Area area reported making $87,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Montreal Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
A Network and Computer Systems Administrator in the Winnipeg Area area reported making $59,177 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Winnipeg Area area
Full-time
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
A Systems Administrator in the Montreal Area area reported making $72,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Montreal Area area
Full-time
10000+ employees
Company - Public
A Systems Administrator in the Montreal Area area reported making $73,512 per year
Additional Pay
$1 cash bonus
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Montreal Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
A Systems Administrator in the Montreal Area area reported making $70,000 per year
Job Highlights
3-4 years experience
Montreal Area area
Full-time
501 to 1000 employees
Company - Private
A Linux Systems Administrator in the Ottawa Area area reported making $15 per hour
Job Highlights
Ottawa Area area
Part-time
10000+ employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
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