Systems Administrator Salary in San Francisco, CA

Median: $133,658/yr — $43,138 (48%) above the national median. Range: $102,906–$163,776.

Last updated: 2026-04-22 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

Systems Administrator Salary in San Francisco vs. National Average

25th Pct (San Francisco) $102,906
Median (San Francisco) $133,658
75th Pct (San Francisco) $163,776

National median: $90,520/yr. San Francisco is $43,138 (48%) above the national median.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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