Linux System Administrator
Annual salary range
₹3 Lakhs - ₹8.4 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byLinux System Administrator Salary in Education & Training in India (Updated 2025)
based on 1.1k
latest salaries
• updated:
25 Feb 2025
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Experience wise Linux System Administrator salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(65
salaries)
|  ₹1.7 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
2
years
(225
salaries)
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr |
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3
years
(336
salaries)
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr |
4
years
(286
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
5
years
(172
salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr |
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Linux System Administrator
Salary in
India ranges between ₹3
Lakhs to ₹8.4
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 6 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
1.1k latest salaries received
from Linux System Administrator
.
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Linux System Administrator salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
Linux System Administrator
Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(490
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
Linux System Administrator
Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(296
salaries)
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr |
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹14.7 L/yr | |
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₹3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr | |
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exp.
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₹1.7 L/yr - ₹4.2 L/yr | |
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(11 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr | |
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yrs
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₹1.4 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr | |
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5
yrs
exp.
(6 salaries)
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹6.2 L/yr | |
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yrs
exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹12.4 L/yr | |
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12 -
15
yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹15.6 L/yr - ₹17.2 L/yr | |
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4 yrs
exp.
(4 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr | |
Linux System Administrator Jobs in India
Linux System Administrator
· 1-4 years
Tejas Networks
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Linux System Administrator
· 0-1 year
Marwadi Financial Services
₹3
L/yr
- ₹3.5
L/yr
Rajkot
Linux System Administrator
· 7-12 years
CompuCom
₹15
L/yr
- ₹25
L/yr
Pune
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Linux System Administrator Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7.9 L/yr |
Pune
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹8.1 L/yr |
Chennai
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
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Linux System Administrator Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr |
Software Product
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.2 L/yr |
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Financial Services
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Internet
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.4 L/yr |
BPO
Linux System Administrator
1 -
6
years
exp.
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
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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 ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹8.4 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 1.1k 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
- Persistent Systems Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹8.7 Lakhs per year
- Kyndal India Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹7.9 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 ₹3.0 Lakhs per year (₹25.0k 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?
- Noida - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 12.5 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.7 Lakhs to 10.5 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 14.7 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 14.5 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 16.0 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 47 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Troubleshooting
- AWS
- MySQL
- Linux Administration
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