Remote Systems Administrator Salary in United States
Remote systems administrator jobs in United States pay a median $112k base, with most roles between $91k and $133k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 21 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 79 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote systems administrator salary
The median base salary for a remote systems administrator is $112k per year, with most roles between $91k and $133k — across 21 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 32% from mid level ($97k) to senior ($128k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote systems administrators make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote systems administrator in United States is about $112k per year, with most roles between $91k and $133k — across 21 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote systems administrators?
Companies hiring remote systems administrators right now include CGS Federal, ProSidian Consulting, CACI International, Alliance Animal Health, Unisys, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote systems administrator job?
Across current remote systems administrator postings, the most requested skills are SQL Server, AWS, PowerShell, Active Directory, DNS, Microsoft 365. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote systems administrator jobs require?
60% of open remote systems administrator roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a systems administrator remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 79 open remote systems administrator roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of October 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote systems administrator jobs?
Every remote systems administrator job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.