How much does a Senior System Administrator make in Washington, DC? The average Senior System Administrator salary in Washington, DC is $128,715 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $115,067 and $142,915. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Palisades Tahoe - RENO , NV
Job Description. Please note, this position is located at Palisades Tahoe Resort in Olympic Valley, CA. \n. Flex Year Round. Palisades Tahoe. We share the spiri
- 20 days ago
Palisades Tahoe - OLYMPIC VALLEY , CA
Job Description. Please note, this position is located at Palisades Tahoe Resort in Olympic Valley, CA. \n. Flex Year Round. Palisades Tahoe. We share the spiri
- 20 days ago
Palisades Tahoe - TRUCKEE , CA
Job Description. Please note, this position is located at Palisades Tahoe Resort in Olympic Valley, CA. \n. Flex Year Round. Palisades Tahoe. We share the spiri
- 20 days ago
Palisades Tahoe - TAHOE CITY , CA
Job Description. Please note, this position is located at Palisades Tahoe Resort in Olympic Valley, CA. \n. Flex Year Round. Palisades Tahoe. We share the spiri
- 20 days ago
Palisades Tahoe - SOUTH LAKE TAHOE , CA
Job Description. Please note, this position is located at Palisades Tahoe Resort in Olympic Valley, CA. \n. Flex Year Round. Palisades Tahoe. We share the spiri
- 20 days ago
Principal System Administrator (Remote). Overview. Ever since our first credit card customer in 1994, Capital One has recognized that technology and data can en
- 2 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior System Administrator in Washington, DC. The base salary for Senior System Administrator ranges from $115,067 to $142,915 with the average base salary of $128,715. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,413 to $150,726 with the average total cash compensation of $133,902.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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