Linux Administrator
Annual salary range
₹2.1 Lakhs - ₹8.8 Lakhs
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Experience wise Linux Administrator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(16
salaries)
|  ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr |
2
years
(60
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr |
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3
years
(114
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr |
4
years
(98
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
5
years
(53
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr |
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Linux Administrator Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.1
Lakhs to ₹8.8
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 6 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
374 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 - 6
years
exp.
(169
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(106
salaries)
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr |
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Sca It Infrastructure
Linux Administrator
5 years exp.
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HisanLabs
Linux Administrator
1 year exp.
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Tevatel
Linux Administrator
2 years exp.
2d ago
DXC Technology
Linux Administrator
2 years exp.
2d ago
Cognizant
Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
2d ago
Adboxers
Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
2d ago
DCM Infotech
Linux Administrator
2 years exp.
2d ago
Cognizant
Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
2d ago
SPARX IT Solutions
Linux Administrator
4 years exp.
2d ago
Progressive Infotech
Linux Administrator
2 years exp.
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
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10
yrs
exp.
(23 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7.2 L/yr | 1 job opening |
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5
yrs
exp.
(17 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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12
yrs
exp.
(16 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | 2 job openings |
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6
yrs
exp.
(15 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr | |
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9
yrs
exp.
(14 salaries)
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr | |
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1 -
6
yrs
exp.
(11 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr | |
2 -
7
yrs
exp.
(10 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr | |
Linux Administrator Jobs in India
Linux Administrator
· 1-2 years
Motorola Mobility, Inc.
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Linux Administrator
· 2-5 years
Infosys Limited
Pune
Linux Administrator
· 5-10 years
IBM India Pvt. Limited
Mumbai
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| ₹3.3 L/yr - ₹13 L/yr |
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Senior Associate
• posted on 24 Oct 2024
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It is good that, there are some different type of process with opportunities for many people and salary come on time. It is a good place to start career in MNC BPO.
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• posted on 25 Jun 2022
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• posted on 08 Dec 2021
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Quess work environment superb but no hikes this is only drawbck and remaining all are good and they will give salary within time there's no problem about this and overall I will give feedback good to Join without issues
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Senior Associate
• posted on 27 Oct 2022
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Environment is good . Infrastructure is mind blowing if you look at it from outside .All team leaders and manager are supportive if you join this organization for doing good work.
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Linux Administrator Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.8 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 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr |
New Delhi
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8 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 L/yr |
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Financial Services
Linux Administrator
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr |
Internet
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹8.7 L/yr |
BPO
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.9 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 ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹8.8 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 374 latest salaries received from various Linux Administrators across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Linux Administrators?
- Rackspace Linux Administrator Salary - ₹10.4 Lakhs per year
- Jio Linux Administrator Salary - ₹8.0 Lakhs per year
- Infosys Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.5 Lakhs per year
- NTT DATA Business Solutions Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
- Persistent Systems Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.0 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Linux Administrator in India?
Average starting Salary for Linux Administrator in India is around ₹2.1 Lakhs per year (₹17.5k 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 ₹15.5 Lakhs per year (₹1.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Linux Administrator in India?
- Recruitment - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 58.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Telecom - ₹1.6 Lakhs to 15.6 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?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹1.9 Lakhs to 11.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.1 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.5 Lakhs to 17.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 12.0 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 130 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- AWS
- Linux Administration
- UNIX
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