H-1B Linux System Administrator Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Linux System Administrator is $85,000, across 29 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$85,000
Average wage
$89,565
90th percentile
$106,792
Certified LCAs
29
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $53,560
- 25th
- $76,960
- Median
- $85,000
- Average
- $89,565
- 90th
- $106,792
- Highest
- $185,930
Based on 29 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Linux System Administrator
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Anaplan, Inc. | 2 | $175,305 |
| Vail Systems, Inc. | 1 | $101,000 |
| Wise Equation Solutions Inc | 1 | $94,390 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $94,000 |
| AITA CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | 2 | $91,021 |
| Avani Systems Inc | 1 | $91,000 |
| SAPPHIRE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC. | 1 | $90,000 |
| TAKE ENTERPRISE SERVICES INC | 1 | $90,000 |
| RoseIT Corp | 1 | $89,981 |
| Across Borders Management Consulting Group LLC | 1 | $87,360 |
| CLOUD ANALYTIX INC | 1 | $79,500 |
| Nexwave Talent Management Solutions LLC | 3 | $77,958 |
| Digital Terrain, Inc. | 2 | $74,422 |
| SEEBEYOND USA LLC | 1 | $69,701 |
| DIZER CORP | 2 | $63,250 |
Salaries by location
Lake Mary, FL · $74,422Columbia, MO · $63,250Atlanta, GA · $91,021Irving, TX · $78,585Meridian Charter Township, MI · $75,888San Ramon, CA · $90,000Phoenix, AZ · $89,981Santa Clara, CA · $87,360Oaks, PA · $90,000Deerfield, IL · $101,000San Francisco, CA · $164,680Dover, NJ · $94,390Houston, TX · $91,000Plano, TX · $94,000Boca Raton, FL · $53,560