Sr Systems Administrator Salary in Fort Worth, TX

How much does a Sr Systems Administrator make in Fort Worth, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sr Systems Administrator in Fort Worth, TX is $113,277. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $90,330 to a high of $137,150, with most professionals earning between $101,266 and $125,773.

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What is a Sr Systems Administrator?

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage systems. They oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software, as well as troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that arise. Additionally, they are responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the systems, implementing backup and disaster recovery plans, and providing technical support to end-users. The Senior Systems Administrator also plays a key role in planning and implementing IT projects and upgrades, as well as evaluating and recommending new technologies to improve the organization's IT infrastructure. Strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to system management are essential for success in this role.

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Common responsibilities of a Sr Systems Administrator

Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of systems

September 06, 2023

Develop and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures

September 08, 2023

Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls

September 09, 2023

Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.

September 11, 2023

Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions

October 04, 2023

Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues

October 07, 2023

Provide technical support and guidance to junior administrators and end users

October 19, 2023

Install, configure, and maintain server operating systems and software

October 20, 2023

Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve system efficiency and security

October 28, 2023

Plan and execute system upgrades and patches

November 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Sr Systems Administrator in Fort Worth, TX

Average Base Salary

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101266

125773

113277

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

104210

132648

117841

What is the average salary for Sr Systems Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sr Systems Administrator in Fort Worth, TX. The base salary for Sr Systems Administrator ranges from $101,266 to $125,773 with the average base salary of $113,277. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,210 to $132,648 with the average total cash compensation of $117,841.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,277	$101,266 - $125,773
Bonus	$4,565	$2,944 - $6,874
Total Pay	$117,841	$104,210 - $132,648

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Sr Systems Administrator Salary Near Fort Worth, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fort Worth, TX
CITY, STATE Arlington, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,099 - $125,567	COMPARE TO Fort Worth, TX
CITY, STATE Grand Prairie, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,409 - $127,193	COMPARE TO Fort Worth, TX
CITY, STATE Irving, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,627 - $127,464	COMPARE TO Fort Worth, TX
CITY, STATE Carrollton, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,575 - $127,400	COMPARE TO Fort Worth, TX
CITY, STATE Dallas, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,627 - $127,464	COMPARE TO Fort Worth, TX
CITY, STATE Denton, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,370 - $125,902	COMPARE TO Fort Worth, TX

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About Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary between the more heavily forested eastern parts and the rolling hills and prairies of the central part. Specifically, the city is part of the Grand Prairie ecoregion within the Cross Timbers. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 349.2 square miles (904 km2), of which 342.2 square miles (886 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is covered by water. It is a principal city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropl...

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About Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is located in North Texas, and has a generally humid subtropical climate. It is part of the Cross Timbers region; this region is a boundary....More

Fort Worth, Texas area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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