Linux System Administrator
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₹2.1 Lakhs - ₹8 Lakhs
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Experience wise Linux System Administrator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
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1
year
(1.6k
salaries)
|  Unlock₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr |
2
years
(3.1k
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| Unlock ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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3
years
(3.9k
salaries)
| Unlock ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
4
years
(3.1k
salaries)
| Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
5
years
(1.5k
salaries)
| Unlock ₹3 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr |
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Linux System Administrator
Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.1
Lakhs to ₹8
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 6 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
13.7k latest salaries received
from Linux System Administrator
.
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Linux System Administrator salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
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Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Linux System Administrator
Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(6.7k
salaries)
| Unlock ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Linux System Administrator
Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(3.2k
salaries)
| Unlock ₹2.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
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Lenskart
Linux System Administrator
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Jemysto Tech
Linux System Administrator
4 years exp.
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Capgemini
Linux System Administrator
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White Plaast
Linux System Administrator
1 year exp.
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Linux System Administrator
2 years exp.
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Rackspace
Linux System Administrator
5 years exp.
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iSecureNet Solutions
Linux System Administrator
2 years exp.
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Linux System Administrator
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr | |
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr | |
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8
yrs
exp.
(474 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr | |
2 -
5
yrs
exp.
(330 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr | |
2 -
8
yrs
exp.
(290 salaries)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹12.2 L/yr | |
1 -
7
yrs
exp.
(284 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.8 L/yr | |
1 -
9
yrs
exp.
(248 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹11.9 L/yr | |
1 -
6
yrs
exp.
(232 salaries)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr | |
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1 -
5
yrs
exp.
(217 salaries)
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₹2.8 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr | |
0 -
7
yrs
exp.
(190 salaries)
|
₹2.5 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr | |
Linux System Administrator Jobs in India
Linux System Administrator
· 5-10 years
Way Dot Com
₹15
L/yr
- ₹25
L/yr
Kochi
Linux System Administrator
· 0-1 year
Marwadi Financial Services
₹3
L/yr
- ₹3.5
L/yr
Rajkot
Linux System Administrator
· 2-5 years
Shalimar Group
₹5
L/yr
- ₹12
L/yr
Panvel
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• posted on 13 Dec 2020
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• posted on 22 Mar 2019
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Linux System Administrator Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Linux System Administrator
1 -
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years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr |
Pune
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr |
Chennai
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
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Linux System Administrator Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
Software Product Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
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Financial Services Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Internet Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| Unlock ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr |
BPO Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Linux System Administrator
Salaries
What is the salary of a Linux System Administrator in India?
Salary for a Linux System Administrator in India ranges between ₹2.1 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 13.7k latest salaries received from various Linux System Administrators across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Linux System Administrators?
- Rackspace Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
- Kyndal India Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹7.9 Lakhs per year
- DXC Technology Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹7.8 Lakhs per year
- NTT DATA, Inc. Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹7.4 Lakhs per year
- HCLTech Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹7.3 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Linux System Administrator in India?
Average starting Salary for Linux System 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 System Administrator.
What is the highest salary for a Linux System Administrator in India?
Highest salary that a Linux System Administrator can earn is ₹16.2 Lakhs per year (₹1.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Linux System Administrator in India?
- Telecom - ₹1.2 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹0.6 Lakhs to 40.5 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 63.2 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹0.8 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 34.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Linux System Administrator in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 93.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 63.2 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 34.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 48.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Linux System Administrator?
These are the top skills of a Linux System Administrator based on 35 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- AWS
- MySQL
- Linux Administration
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