System Administrator Salary in South Africa
R 324,300
per year
per month
R 27,030
per month
per year
System Administrator Average Salary
The average salary for a System Administrator in SA is R 324 300 gross per year (R 27 030 gross per month), which is 15% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a System Administrator can expect an average starting salary of R 172 500. The highest salaries can exceed R 610 720.
Salary Range: a System Administrator can expect an average starting salary of R 172 500. The highest salaries can exceed R 610 720.
R 172,500
Low
R 324,300
Average salary
R 610,720
High
R 14,380
Low
R 27,030
Average salary
R 50,890
High
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System Administrator Salary Range - South Africa
Among IT System Administrators in South Africa, Junior System Administrators tend to have the lowest salaries, while highly skilled professionals like Linux System Administrators or more experienced Senior System Administrators enjoy the highest salaries.
System Administrator - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior System Administrator | R 409K/year | +26% |
| Linux System Administrator | R 347K/year | +7% |
| Junior Systems Administrator | R 195K/year | -40% |
System Administrator - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, a Junior System Administrator with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 16 000 gross per month. An intermediate level System Administrator with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 26 000, while a Senior System Administrator with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 34 000. System Administrators with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 40 000 monthly.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a System Administrator in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +48% |
| Senior | ▲ +26% |
| Average Salary | R 27,030/month |
| Intermediate Level | ▼ -4% |
| Junior | ▼ -41% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
11%
11%
Male
89%
89%
System Administrator - Related Salaries
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