Linux Administrator
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₹2.8 Lakhs - ₹7.8 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
25 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Linux Administrator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(7
salaries)
|  ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr |
2
years
(22
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹5.1 L/yr |
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3
years
(26
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
4
years
(16
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
5
years
(5
salaries)
| ₹3.6 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr |
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Linux Administrator Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.8
Lakhs to ₹7.8
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 5 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
76 latest salaries received
from Linux Administrator.
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Linux Administrator salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 5
years
exp.
(24
salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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| |
IT & Information Security
Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 4
years
exp.
(19
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr |
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3 years exp.
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Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
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DCM Infotech
Linux Administrator
2 years exp.
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3 years exp.
2d ago
SPARX IT Solutions
Linux Administrator
4 years exp.
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7.8 L/yr | |
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(6 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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3 yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr | |
3 -
4
yrs
exp.
(3 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr | |
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2
yrs
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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3
yrs
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
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5
yrs
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₹5.4 L/yr - ₹6.9 L/yr | |
4 yrs
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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹4.9 L/yr | |
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5 -
6
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
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₹7.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr | |
2 yrs
exp.
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₹4.3 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
Linux Administrator Jobs in India
Linux Administrator
· 2-6 years
Ericsson India Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Linux Administrator
· 5-10 years
IBM India Pvt. Limited
Mumbai
Linux Administrator
· 4-6 years
Capgemini Technology Services India Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Linux Administrator Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Linux Administrator
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Chennai
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr |
New Delhi
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
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Linux Administrator Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Linux Administrator
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Software Product
Linux Administrator
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr |
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Financial Services
Linux Administrator
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Internet
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr |
BPO
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Linux Administrator Salaries
What is the salary of a Linux Administrator in India?
Salary for a Linux Administrator in India ranges between ₹2.8 Lakhs to ₹7.8 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 76 latest salaries received from various Linux Administrators across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Linux Administrators?
- Rackspace Linux Administrator Salary - ₹11.3 Lakhs per year
- Jio Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.9 Lakhs per year
- Kyndryl Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.4 Lakhs per year
- Infosys Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
- NTT DATA Business Solutions Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Linux Administrator in India?
Average starting Salary for Linux Administrator in India is around ₹2.8 Lakhs per year (₹23.3k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a Linux Administrator.
What is the highest salary for a Linux Administrator in India?
Highest salary that a Linux Administrator can earn is ₹19.8 Lakhs per year (₹1.7L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Linux Administrator in India?
- Recruitment - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 58.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹1.6 Lakhs to 15.6 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 80.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 25.6 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Linux Administrator in India?
- Chennai - ₹2.6 Lakhs to 8.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹3.2 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.8 Lakhs to 6.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 7.8 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 3.6 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Linux Administrator?
These are the top skills of a Linux Administrator based on 151 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
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