Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Systems Administrator jobs in Chicago, IL

152 systems administrators employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $101,123 median · 12% above the national median.

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Systems Administrator pay in Chicago, IL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Chicago metro. Half of Systems Administrators earn inside that band.

25th$73,470 Median$101,123 75th$125,107 vs US12% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Systems Administrator salary guide →

Systems Administrator pay bands in Chicago by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Systems Administrator

Typical staff band in Chicago

Example (illustrative)

Location: Chicago, IL
Typical pay range: $92,021–$120,336
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Systems Administrator

Typical entry level band in Chicago

Example (illustrative)

Location: Chicago, IL
Typical pay range: $84,437–$111,235
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Systems Administrator

Typical mid level band in Chicago

Example (illustrative)

Location: Chicago, IL
Typical pay range: $95,055–$127,617
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Systems Administrator

Typical mid level band in Chicago

Example (illustrative)

Location: Chicago, IL
Typical pay range: $95,055–$114,875
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Systems Administrator

Typical mid level band in Chicago

Example (illustrative)

Location: Chicago, IL
Typical pay range: $88,988–$122,156
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

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Systems Administrator Career Ladder — Chicago Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Chicago’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Systems Administrator0–2 yrs$72,808
Mid Systems Administrator2–5 yrs$96,066
Senior Systems Administrator5–8 yrs$121,347
Staff Systems Administrator8–12 yrs$146,628
Lead Systems Administrator12+ yrs$171,909

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Systems Administrator hiring market in Chicago

Deloitte Digital
Cognizant
Accenture
IBM
SAIC

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How employers in Chicago post Systems Administrator jobs

Employers in the Chicago metro typically post Systems Administrator roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

What Chicago Employers Actually Ask Systems Administrators

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Technical
Walk me through your day-to-day workflow in this role. How do you structure your time?
Evaluates time management, self-organization, and maturity in the role. Look for clear priorities and discipline.
Technical
What metrics do you use to measure your own performance in this position?
Tests ownership and accountability. Good answers connect personal output to team and business outcomes.
Technical
How do you stay current with changes in your field?
Learning agility signal. Regular reading, communities of practice, certifications, peer networks.
Technical
Describe the most complex project you've worked on in this field. What was your specific contribution?
Depth probe. Interviewers check scope, ownership, and technical or domain sophistication.

Systems Administrator in Chicago, IL — Common Questions

How much does a Systems Administrator earn in Chicago, IL?: Median $101,123/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $73,470–$125,107. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Systems Administrator jobs are there in Chicago?: BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 152 Systems Administrator roles employed in the Chicago metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Chicago employers use for Systems Administrator?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Systems Administrator jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Systems Administrator openings in Chicago and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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