IT System Administrator
Annual salary range
₹1.7 Lakh - ₹12 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byIT System Administrator Salary in Chennai (Updated 2025)
based on 229
latest salaries
• updated:
19 Feb 2025
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Experience wise IT System Administrator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
2
years
(37
salaries)
|  ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
3
years
(28
salaries)
| ₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.8 L/yr |
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4
years
(45
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
5
years
(31
salaries)
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
6
years
(23
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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IT System Administrator Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹1.7
Lakh to ₹12
Lakhs for
2 years of experience to 11 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
229 latest salaries received
from IT System Administrator.
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IT System Administrator salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
IT System Administrator Salary
2 - 11
years
exp.
(122
salaries)
| ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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| |
IT & Information Security
IT System Administrator Salary
2 - 11
years
exp.
(50
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹10.9 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by IT System Administrators
1d ago
Dabur
IT System Administrator
6 years exp.
1d ago
Elixr Labs Technologies
IT System Administrator
7 years exp.
2d ago
South City International School
IT System Administrator
9 years exp.
2d ago
Mudhra fine blanc
IT System Administrator
3 years exp.
3d ago
Luxshare
IT System Administrator
10 years exp.
3d ago
Computacenter
IT System Administrator
8 years exp.
3d ago
Faircent.com
IT System Administrator
5 years exp.
4d ago
Magenta Ev Solutions
IT System Administrator
5 years exp.
4d ago
Neilsoft
IT System Administrator
9 years exp.
6d ago
Achiever Properties
IT System Administrator
8 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
3 -
4
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4.1 L/yr | |
4 -
6
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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3 -
4
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr | |
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2 -
3
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.6 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr | |
8 -
9
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹9.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr | |
4 -
6
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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3 -
4
yrs
exp.
.
Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
4 -
5
yrs
exp.
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Chennai
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
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| ₹3 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr |
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IT System Administrator Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹15.8 L/yr |
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| |
Mumbai
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
New Delhi
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr |
Pune
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
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IT System Administrator Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr |
Internet
IT System Administrator
2 -
10
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
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| |
Software Product
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
Financial Services
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹15.4 L/yr |
Manufacturing
IT System Administrator
2 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about IT System Administrator Salaries
What is the salary of a IT System Administrator in India?
Salary for a IT System Administrator in India ranges between ₹1.7 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 229 latest salaries received from various IT System Administrators across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ IT System Administrators?
- TCS IT System Administrator Salary - ₹5.2 Lakhs per year
- Wipro IT System Administrator Salary - ₹4.3 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a IT System Administrator in India?
Average starting Salary for IT System Administrator in India is around ₹1.7 Lakhs per year (₹14.2k per month). 2 years of minimum experience is required to be a IT System Administrator.
What is the highest salary for a IT System Administrator in India?
Highest salary that a IT System Administrator can earn is ₹10.0 Lakhs per year (₹83.3k per month).
What are the top paying industries for IT System Administrator in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.2 Lakhs to 40.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹1.4 Lakhs to 8.5 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 9.0 Lakhs per year
- Healthcare - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 4.6 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 4.4 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for IT System Administrator in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 24.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
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