Systems Administrator Salary in Columbus, Ohio

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How much does a Systems Administrator make in Columbus, OH? The average Systems Administrator salary in Columbus, OH is $113,195 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $101,193 and $125,683. 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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Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
TekSynap - JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON , AK
Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES * Technical role managing servers, systems, and core IT services supporting network infrastructure. Install a
- 3 days ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
TekSynap - WASHINGTON , DC
Responsibilities & Qualifications. RESPONSIBILITIES Designs, develops, tests, integrates and deploys solutions for critical requirements. The current solution i
- 3 days ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
ManTech International - CLARKSBURG , WV
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to join our team in Clarksburg WV. Responsibilities include, but are not limited t
- 3 days ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Leidos - OMAHA , NE
R-00154559 Description Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engin
- 3 days ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
UICGS and Bowhead Family of Companies - CHARLESTON , SC
Overview SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (BSAD) Bowhead seeks a Systems Administrator to support our upcoming proposal/contract effort ( Battle Space Awareness Division S
- 3 days ago
Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Booz Allen Hamilton - CHARLESTON , SC
Job Number: R0214432 Systems Administrator The Opportunity: Your combination of people skills and systems administration expertise makes you the team hero, solv
- 3 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 Systems Administrator in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Systems Administrator ranges from $101,193 to $125,683 with the average base salary of $113,195. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,135 to $132,552 with the average total cash compensation of $117,757.

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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

Columbus, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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