Senior Linux System Administrator
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₹4.2 Lakhs - ₹17.5 Lakhs
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Senior Linux System Administrator Salary in India ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs for 3 years of experience to 11 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 963 latest salaries received from Senior...
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₹4.4 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr | |
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr | |
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₹13 L/yr - ₹22.4 L/yr | |
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹15.2 L/yr | |
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₹6.5 L/yr - ₹10.2 L/yr | |
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr | |
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹10.6 L/yr | |
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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₹2.9 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr | |
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6 years exp.
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VIPoint
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8 years exp.
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Avance Consulting Services
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7 years exp.
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Birlasoft
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7 years exp.
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Xius
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8 years exp.
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Yes Bank
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6 years exp.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, India
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10 years exp.
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Dell
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5 years exp.
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Senior Linux System Administrator salaries by
| Years of experience | Avg. annual salary |
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3
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹4.3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr |
4
years
(136
salaries)
| ₹3.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr |
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5
years
(173
salaries)
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
6
years
(180
salaries)
| ₹4.1 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
7
years
(136
salaries)
| ₹4.9 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
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· 3-5 years
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Senior Linux System Administrator Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg. annual salary |
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
Senior Linux System Administrator
3 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
Senior Linux System Administrator
4 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Mumbai
Senior Linux System Administrator
4 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr |
New Delhi
Senior Linux System Administrator
4 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹4.8 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
Pune
Senior Linux System Administrator
4 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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Senior Linux System Administrator Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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IT Services & Consulting Senior Linux System Administrator
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11
years
exp.
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹16.5 L/yr |
Software Product Senior Linux System Administrator
4 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹17.6 L/yr |
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Internet Senior Linux System Administrator
4 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹4.2 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
Financial Services Senior Linux System Administrator
4 -
11
years
exp.
| ₹4.5 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
BPO Senior Linux System Administrator
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11
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| ₹5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Linux System Administrator Salaries
What is the salary of a Senior Linux System Administrator in India?
Salary for a Senior Linux System Administrator in India ranges between ₹4.2 Lakhs to ₹17.5 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 963 latest salaries received from various Senior Linux System Administrators across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Senior Linux System Administrators?
- Accenture Senior Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹12.9 Lakhs per year
- DXC Technology Senior Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹11.9 Lakhs per year
- Tech Mahindra Senior Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹11.7 Lakhs per year
- Kyndryl Senior Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹11.6 Lakhs per year
- HCLTech Senior Linux System Administrator Salary - ₹11.5 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Senior Linux System Administrator in India?
Average starting Salary for Senior Linux System Administrator in India is around ₹4.2 Lakhs per year (₹35.0k per month). 3 years of minimum experience is required to be a Senior Linux System Administrator.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Linux System Administrator in India?
Highest salary that a Senior Linux System Administrator can earn is ₹17.6 Lakhs per year (₹1.5L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Senior Linux System Administrator in India?
- Financial Services - ₹3.3 Lakhs to 35.0 Lakhs per year
- Software Product - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 26.0 Lakhs per year
- Recruitment - ₹4.2 Lakhs to 12.7 Lakhs per year
- Internet - ₹2.8 Lakhs to 16.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Senior Linux System Administrator in India?
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 27.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 28.0 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹2.9 Lakhs to 50.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.2 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹2.8 Lakhs to 22.9 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Senior Linux System Administrator?
These are the top skills of a Senior Linux System Administrator based on 2 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- AWS
- MySQL
- Linux Administration
- Shell Scripting
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