Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Systems Administrator jobs in Los Angeles, CA

262 systems administrators employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $116,306 median · 28% above the national median.

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Systems Administrator pay in Los Angeles, CA

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

25th$88,694 Median$116,306 75th$140,919 vs US28% above the national median

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

Systems Administrator pay bands in Los Angeles by seniority

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Mid Level Systems Administrator

Typical mid level band in Los Angeles

Example (illustrative)

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range: $100,604–$146,778
Common on: Workday

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

Lead Systems Administrator

Typical lead band in Los Angeles

Example (illustrative)

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range: $111,072–$132,123
Common on: Greenhouse

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

Lead Systems Administrator

Typical lead band in Los Angeles

Example (illustrative)

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range: $97,115–$127,936
Common on: Workday

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

Senior Systems Administrator

Typical senior band in Los Angeles

Example (illustrative)

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range: $102,349–$134,217
Common on: Ashby

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

Staff Systems Administrator

Typical staff band in Los Angeles

Example (illustrative)

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range: $104,093–$130,030
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 — Los Angeles Metro

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

Entry Systems Administrator0–2 yrs$83,740
Mid Systems Administrator2–5 yrs$110,490
Senior Systems Administrator5–8 yrs$139,567
Staff Systems Administrator8–12 yrs$168,643
Lead Systems Administrator12+ yrs$197,720

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

Employers in the Systems Administrator hiring market in Los Angeles

IBM
SAIC
Deloitte Digital
Cognizant
Accenture

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How employers in Los Angeles post Systems Administrator jobs

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

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What Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Systems Administrator earn in Los Angeles, CA?: Median $116,306/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $88,694–$140,919. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Systems Administrator jobs are there in Los Angeles?: BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 262 Systems Administrator roles employed in the Los Angeles metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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