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Systems Administrator Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median systems administrator salary in Newark, DE is $86,506 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$86,506
vs State Avg
+$848
vs National
+$1,696
Cost of Living
102%

Systems Administrator Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level systems administrator earns around $56,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $127,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,100
+$1,100 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$87,720
+$1,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$127,500
+$2,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $53,040
25th Percentile $68,340
Median (50th) $86,506
75th Percentile $110,160
90th Percentile $134,640

Systems Administrator Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$89,051
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$83,962
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$83,114
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$81,418
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Systems Administrator in Newark

Education

Most systems administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Newark and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxWindows ServerActive DirectoryNetworkingVirtualizationScripting

Job Outlook

Nationally, systems administrator employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Newark may vary based on local industry and population growth.