Linux Administrator
Annual salary range
₹2.7 Lakhs - ₹9 Lakhs
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Experience wise Linux Administrator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(34
salaries)
|  ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
2
years
(133
salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr |
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3
years
(215
salaries)
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹8.6 L/yr |
4
years
(182
salaries)
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
5
years
(86
salaries)
| ₹2.9 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Linux Administrator Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.7
Lakhs to ₹9
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 6 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
683 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.
(296
salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Linux Administrator Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(189
salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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Tech Mahindra
Linux Administrator
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Wipro
Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
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Aura Emanating Teknology
Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
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Tech Mahindra
Linux Administrator
4 years exp.
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LTIMindtree
Linux Administrator
4 years exp.
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Active Infotech
Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
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DXC Technology
Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
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TCS
Linux Administrator
6 years exp.
2d ago
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Linux Administrator
4 years exp.
2d ago
Push Elevate
Linux Administrator
3 years exp.
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr | |
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₹2.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr | |
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr | |
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.7 L/yr | |
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yrs
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· 6-10 years
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Kolkata
Linux Administrator
· 3-6 years
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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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 - ₹8.4 L/yr |
Chennai
Linux Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8.1 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 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 - ₹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 ₹2.7 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 683 latest salaries received from various Linux Administrators across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Linux Administrators?
- Rackspace Linux Administrator Salary - ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
- Jio Linux Administrator Salary - ₹9.5 Lakhs per year
- Infosys Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
- ITC Infotech Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
- HCLTech Linux Administrator Salary - ₹7.1 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Linux Administrator in India?
Average starting Salary for Linux Administrator in India is around ₹2.7 Lakhs per year (₹22.5k 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
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 30.0 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?
- Pune - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
- Noida - ₹2.6 Lakhs to 12.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹2.5 Lakhs to 13.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.6 Lakhs to 15.6 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 117 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- Linux Administration
- UNIX
- Shell Scripting
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