Systems Administrator I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 31004076
- Class code
- 31004076
- Pay group
- DT08
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Systems Administrator I is $75,818 to $113,727 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 31004076.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 12/2021.
What the state says the job is
This is technical and administrative work with systems, software, or network of systems or software. Technical duties include troubleshooting to identify system difficulties, installation, upgrading, tailoring, maintenance, and tuning of the system's software including the operating system software, communications/network software, programming software, and associated utilities or layered products. Work involves the operational support of the hardware, monitoring the system to determine performance tuning and capacity requirements, installing and tailoring systems and communications software to match the performance and operating requirements of the environment. Duties include coordinating and testing the software changes from the upgrades to minimize the impact on the users' applications and time.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computers and related peripheral equipment and information technology. Basic knowledge of the various systems software and layered products and the specifics of the configuration within the user environment. Working knowledge of the applications and uses of the system to provide advice in applications development or to troubleshoot applications or networking problems to identify system software solutions. Basic knowledge of the principles and methods used in obtaining maximum utilization of computing equipment. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in systems software programming; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in systems software programming; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Systems Administrator I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $2,916 | $4,345 | $75,826 to $112,960 |
| Texas | $42,976 | $64,469 | $42,976 to $64,469 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.