Director Systems Administration Application Salary: $133,000 Average

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Average base salary

$133,000 / year

≈ $11,100 per month · $63.94 per hour

Location

Low
$106,500Average
$133,000High
$166,000

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Director Systems Administration Application is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on Systems Administration Application work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Director Systems Administration Application pays 7% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Systems Administration Application

Supervisor Systems Administration Application$84,000

Manager Systems Administration Application$109,500

Director Systems Administration Application This role$133,000

Average pay by level for this function.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director Systems Administration Application make?

The average base salary for a Director Systems Administration Application in the United States is $133,000 per year, or about $63.94 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $106,500 and $166,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?

The Information Technology job family averages $143,500 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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