How much does a systems administrator make in India?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₹32,470 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,471
- Compared with the median pay in India
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where India ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $114,700 |
| 2. United States | $99,130 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $94,140 |
| 98. Kiribati estimate | $4,663 |
| 99. India estimate | $4,471 |
| 100. Georgia estimate | $4,285 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $412 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Data administrator₹391,000
- Networks engineer₹404,600
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified₹405,700
- Systems analyst₹423,600
- Software developer₹417,700
- Web developer₹386,000
- Software programmer₹385,700
- Software tester₹398,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a systems administrator make a month in India?
The median gross salary is ₹32,470 a month, ₹389,600 a year.
How much does a systems administrator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₹324,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₹466,000.
Which country pays a systems administrator the most?
United States, with a median of $99,130 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a systems administrator make more in India or in United States?
In United States: $99,130 a year against $4,471 in India, 22.2 times more.
Who makes more, a systems administrator or a networks engineer?
A networks engineer: ₹404,600 a year against ₹389,600 for a systems administrator, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate