Technology Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Systems Administrator Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median systems administrator salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $76,329 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 6.3% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$76,329
vs State Avg
$-5,089
vs National
$-8,481
Cost of Living
86%

Systems Administrator Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level systems administrator earns around $49,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $112,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$49,500
$-5,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$77,400
$-8,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$112,500
$-12,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $46,800
25th Percentile $60,300
Median (50th) $76,329
75th Percentile $97,200
90th Percentile $118,800

Systems Administrator Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$86,506
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$86,506
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$83,962
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$78,025
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Systems Administrator in Winston-Salem

Education

Most systems administrator positions require a bachelor's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.