MIT employees working as Systems Administrator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Systems Administrator professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Administrator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $105,465 per year (estimate) and goes up to $242,615 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Administrator at MIT is $114,705 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $173,210 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $92,977 (25th percentile) and $142,810 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by MIT Systems Administrator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Administrator professionals typically earn between $45 and $69 per hour.
Systems Administrator professionals typically earn between $7,748 and $11,901 monthly.
