System Administration Engineer
Annual salary range
₹2 Lakhs - ₹7.1 Lakhs
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• updated:
27 Jan 2025
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Experience wise System Administration Engineer salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
1
year
(8
salaries)
|  ₹1.4 L/yr - ₹4.3 L/yr |
2
years
(26
salaries)
| ₹0.2 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr |
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3
years
(25
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr |
4
years
(18
salaries)
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
5
years
(12
salaries)
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
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System Administration Engineer Salary in
Chennai ranges between ₹2
Lakhs to ₹7.1
Lakhs for
1 year of experience to 9 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
103 latest salaries received
from System Administration Engineer.
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System Administration Engineer salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Engineering - Hardware & Networks
System Administration Engineer Salary
1 - 9
years
exp.
(35
salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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IT & Information Security
System Administration Engineer Salary
1 - 6
years
exp.
(33
salaries)
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹7.1 L/yr |
Latest annual salaries shared by System Administration Engineers
1d ago
Manubhai Shah
System Administration Engineer
8 years exp.
2d ago
FunFirst under the Project of PMKK Maharajganj
System Administration Engineer
1 year exp.
2d ago
TCS
System Administration Engineer
2 years exp.
2d ago
JConnect Infotech
System Administration Engineer
2 years exp.
2d ago
Alpha Numero
System Administration Engineer
6 years exp.
3d ago
TCS
System Administration Engineer
3 years exp.
3d ago
TCS
System Administration Engineer
3 years exp.
3d ago
TCS
System Administration Engineer
2 years exp.
4d ago
Niraj Public School
System Administration Engineer
6 years exp.
4d ago
Biocon Limited
System Administration Engineer
6 years exp.
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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹5.8 L/yr | |
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹10.4 L/yr | |
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹3.9 L/yr | |
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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr | |
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹2.6 L/yr | |
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₹3.2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr | |
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₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.1 L/yr | |
System Administration Engineer Jobs in Chennai
System Administration Engineer
· 3-8 years
Aitech Innovations India Private Limited
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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System Administration Engineer Salary In Other Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Bangalore / Bengaluru
System Administration Engineer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr |
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
System Administration Engineer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
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New Delhi
System Administration Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Pune
System Administration Engineer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
Mumbai
System Administration Engineer
1 -
7
years
exp.
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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System Administration Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
IT Services & Consulting
System Administration Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr |
BPO
System Administration Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Internet
System Administration Engineer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Financial Services
System Administration Engineer
1 -
9
years
exp.
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
Education & Training
System Administration Engineer
1 -
8
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about System Administration Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a System Administration Engineer in India?
Salary for a System Administration Engineer in India ranges between ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹7.1 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 103 latest salaries received from various System Administration Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ System Administration Engineers?
- Kyndryl System Administration Engineer Salary - ₹6.6 Lakhs per year
- TCS System Administration Engineer Salary - ₹4.9 Lakhs per year
- Wipro System Administration Engineer Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a System Administration Engineer in India?
Average starting Salary for System Administration Engineer in India is around ₹2.0 Lakhs per year (₹16.7k per month). 1 year of minimum experience is required to be a System Administration Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a System Administration Engineer in India?
Highest salary that a System Administration Engineer can earn is ₹10.5 Lakhs per year (₹87.5k per month).
What are the top paying industries for System Administration Engineer in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹1.8 Lakhs to 15.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹2.3 Lakhs to 5.0 Lakhs per year
- Auto Components - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 5.6 Lakhs per year
- Fashion & Textile - ₹2.6 Lakhs to 3.2 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹2.2 Lakhs to 3.4 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for System Administration Engineer in India?
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 80.5 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 24.5 Lakhs per year
- New Delhi - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 14.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 25.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 19.4 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a System Administration Engineer?
These are the top skills of a System Administration Engineer based on 1 job posted by employers.
- Java
- Troubleshooting
- Debugging
- C++
- Jenkins
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