Salary of System Administrator in Canada 2026

How much does a System Administrator earn?

$71,700 / Annual
Based on 607 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $60,600 Average salary: $71,700 Maximum: $91,896

Minimum
$60,600 Average salary
$71,700 Maximum
$91,896

$5,975 / Monthly
Based on 607 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,050 Average salary: $5,975 Maximum: $7,658

Minimum
$5,050 Average salary
$5,975 Maximum
$7,658

$199 / Daily
Based on 607 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $168 Average salary: $199 Maximum: $255

Minimum
$168 Average salary
$199 Maximum
$255

$37 / Hourly
Based on 607 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $32 Average salary: $37 Maximum: $48

Minimum
$32 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$48

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of System Administrator in Canada

System Administrator

2 days ago

, Canada Pacer Group Full-time

Job Title: System Admin (Linux and Windows OS) Location: Toronto, ON Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days per week in...
System Administrator

2 days ago

, Canada BayOne Solutions Full-time

Job Title : Collaboration Platform Administrator Job Location : Toronto, ON Canada (Onsite) Contract : 06 Months ...
Systems Administrator

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 2 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada the Client Full-time $50 - $60 Permanent

Systems Administrator Location: Toronto, ON Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — 2 days onsite currently, could increase to 4...

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FAQ - System Administrator

The average salary for System Administrator is CAD71,700 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 607 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of System Administrator in Canada.

The lowest salary of System Administrator per year in Canada is CAD60,600

The highest salary for System Administrator per year in Canada is CAD91,896

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 607 job postings with salary.