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AIX Administrators play a crucial role in managing and maintaining IBM AIX operating systems. The average salary for this position is $80,735 annually. However, various factors can influence this figure, including geographic location, years of experience, and specific industry sectors.
For example, states such as California and New York tend to offer higher salaries for AIX Administrators due to the increased demand for technical expertise. Additionally, professionals with extensive experience or specialized skills may command salaries above the average.
In terms of job opportunities, AIX Administrators are in demand across industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. As businesses continue to rely on sophisticated IT infrastructures, the need for skilled AIX Administrators is expected to grow. This trend presents significant career advancement opportunities for individuals in this field.
To maximize your earning potential, consider pursuing certifications in AIX administration and gaining experience with related technologies. By doing so, you can improve your job prospects and achieve a higher salary.
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The highest-paying states for aix administrators are Washington, Oregon, and New Jersey. The lowest average aix administrator salary states are Kansas, Nebraska, and South Carolina.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $106,461 | $51.18 |
| 2 | Arizona | $92,615 | $44.53 |
| 3 | Oregon | $98,240 | $47.23 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $91,755 | $44.11 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $97,068 | $46.67 |
| 6 | Georgia | $88,772 | $42.68 |
| 7 | Idaho | $85,945 | $41.32 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $84,734 | $40.74 |
| 9 | Vermont | $84,524 | $40.64 |
| 10 | California | $89,680 | $43.12 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $86,016 | $41.35 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $83,810 | $40.29 |
| 13 | New York | $90,017 | $43.28 |
| 14 | Virginia | $82,105 | $39.47 |
| 15 | Ohio | $83,265 | $40.03 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $87,083 | $41.87 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $80,153 | $38.54 |
| 18 | Delaware | $86,646 | $41.66 |
| 19 | Maine | $84,455 | $40.60 |
| 20 | Alabama | $77,923 | $37.46 |
| 21 | Texas | $78,655 | $37.81 |
| 22 | Illinois | $82,236 | $39.54 |
| 23 | Indiana | $80,643 | $38.77 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $78,350 | $37.67 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $76,853 | $36.95 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $81,070 | $38.98 |
| 27 | Maryland | $77,532 | $37.27 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $77,791 | $37.40 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $79,450 | $38.20 |
| 30 | Iowa | $78,801 | $37.89 |
| 31 | Michigan | $77,856 | $37.43 |
| 32 | Alaska | $75,827 | $36.46 |
| 33 | Colorado | $75,261 | $36.18 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $75,335 | $36.22 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $73,687 | $35.43 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $72,275 | $34.75 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $76,191 | $36.63 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $74,716 | $35.92 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $74,571 | $35.85 |
| 40 | Utah | $68,704 | $33.03 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $74,592 | $35.86 |
| 42 | Nevada | $71,731 | $34.49 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $76,374 | $36.72 |
| 44 | Kansas | $70,882 | $34.08 |
| 45 | Montana | $71,058 | $34.16 |
| 46 | Florida | $67,881 | $32.64 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $72,761 | $34.98 |
| 48 | Missouri | $71,201 | $34.23 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $70,137 | $33.72 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $68,843 | $33.10 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $65,841 | $31.65 |
The highest-paying cities for aix administrators are Hamilton, NJ, Phoenix, AZ, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton, NJ | $97,122 | $46.69 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $92,724 | $44.58 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $90,241 | $43.39 |
| 4 | Alpharetta, GA | $89,522 | $43.04 |
| 5 | Newark, DE | $86,670 | $41.67 |
| 6 | Rosemead, CA | $86,607 | $41.64 |
| 7 | Marlborough, MA | $86,011 | $41.35 |
| 8 | Cumberland, RI | $83,593 | $40.19 |
| 9 | Columbus, OH | $83,093 | $39.95 |
| 10 | Springfield, VA | $82,563 | $39.69 |
| 11 | Northbrook, IL | $82,431 | $39.63 |
| 12 | Carmel, IN | $80,717 | $38.81 |
| 13 | Maple Grove, MN | $79,427 | $38.19 |
| 14 | Coppell, TX | $79,207 | $38.08 |
| 15 | Annapolis, MD | $77,597 | $37.31 |
| 16 | Lansing, MI | $77,537 | $37.28 |
| 17 | Charlotte, NC | $77,337 | $37.18 |
| 18 | Washington, DC | $75,345 | $36.22 |
| 19 | Denver, CO | $75,244 | $36.17 |
| 20 | Georgetown, KY | $75,122 | $36.12 |
An aix administrator's salary ranges from $63,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $102,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,000 | $7,583 | $44 |
| Average | $80,735 | $6,728 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| 10th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
The highest paying types of aix administrators are senior unix systems administrator, storage administrator, and unix systems administrator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Administrator | $73,195 | $6,100 | $35.19 | 159,499 |
| Windows System Administrator | $79,845 | $6,654 | $38.39 | 94,648 |
| Network/Server Administrator | $78,919 | $6,577 | $37.94 | 167,546 |
| Linux Systems Administrator | $83,032 | $6,919 | $39.92 | 109,091 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | $87,936 | $7,328 | $42.28 | 110,185 |
| Facilities Administrator | $70,272 | $5,856 | $33.78 | 64,826 |
Top companies hiring aix administrators now:
Aix administrator salaries at Barclays and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average aix administrator salary at companies like Prime Healthcare and Advance Systems America are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barclays | $126,033 | $60.59 |
| 2 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $120,273 | $57.82 |
| 3 | Prime Healthcare | $108,961 | $52.39 |
| 4 | Advance Systems America | $102,489 | $49.27 |
| 5 | Hired | $99,115 | $47.65 |
| 6 | NTT Data International L.L.C. | $91,509 | $43.99 |
| 7 | Beyond | $90,762 | $43.64 |
| 8 | Cooper Electric | $90,244 | $43.39 |
| 9 | Shared Technology Services Group | $90,162 | $43.35 |
| 10 | Welch Allyn | $89,296 | $42.93 |
| 11 | Glaxosmithkline | $89,199 | $42.88 |
| 12 | ADESA | $88,769 | $42.68 |
| 13 | K-Tek Resourcing | $87,862 | $42.24 |
| 14 | WORKFORCE NETWORK | $87,809 | $42.22 |
| 15 | Kellton Tech Solutions | $87,175 | $41.91 |
| 16 | Peraton | $86,439 | $41.56 |
| 17 | SYSMIND | $86,276 | $41.48 |
| 18 | Collective Technologies | $84,952 | $40.84 |
| 19 | Wise Men Consultants | $83,065 | $39.94 |
| 20 | ProSoft Technology Group | $82,510 | $39.67 |
The average aix administrator salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $111,568 | $53.64 |
| 2 | Health Care | $100,547 | $48.34 |
| 3 | Insurance | $99,174 | $47.68 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $91,423 | $43.95 |
| 5 | Technology | $80,813 | $38.85 |
| 6 | Professional | $79,112 | $38.03 |
The average aix administrator salary has risen by $14,732 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average aix administrator earned $66,003 annually, but today, they earn $80,735 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for aix administrators over the last decade.
Compare aix administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare aix administrator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $80,700 | $38.81 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $78,100 | $37.54 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $76,300 | $36.69 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $75,400 | $36.26 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $74,100 | $35.64 | +2.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | Senior AIX Administrator | Annapolis, MD | 09/23/2024 | $59,800 |
| Comprobase Inc. | AIX Systems Administrator | Jefferson City, MO | 08/02/2024 | $67,000 |
| Elite It Technologies LLC | AIX Admin | San Jose, CA | 06/10/2024 | $92,000 |
| Elite It Technologies LLC | AIX Admin | San Jose, CA | 06/10/2024 | $132,000 |
| Maximus | System Administrator, AIX | Colorado Springs, CO | 01/26/2024 | $52,100 |
| Maximus | System Administrator, AIX | Annapolis, MD | 01/23/2024 | $57,300 |
| Maximus | System Administrator, AIX | Colorado Springs, CO | 12/08/2023 | $52,100 |
| Maximus | System Administrator, AIX | Annapolis, MD | 12/08/2023 | $57,300 |
| CTG | IBM AIX System Administrator | Indianapolis, IN | 10/27/2023 | $83,480 |
| CTG | IBM AIX System Administrator | Wichita, KS | 10/27/2023 | $83,480 |
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