Systems Administrator II pay range
State of Texas · class code 0311
- Class code
- 0311
- Pay group
- B19
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Systems Administrator II is $48,244 to $76,028 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 0311.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Systems Administrator series, which includes this class. 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.
What the state says the job is
Performs systems administration work involving maintaining the configuration and operation, and reliability of systems and installing and upgrading computer components and system software.
How it differs from neighbouring classes
The Systems Administrator job classification series is intended for employees working directly with computer hardware and software, including installation, maintenance, and data recovery. Employees typically install and update software, manage an agency’s servers, resolve problems with computer systems, evaluate and optimize a system for effective performance, add users to networks, manage desktop and mobile equipment, and provide routine automation.
Examples of the work
Performs troubleshooting support of systems hardware, software, and networking issues. Responds to incident and problem calls, and processes service requests and tasks. Installs, configures, maintains, and administers servers, operating systems, and applications. Supports operational, technical, and system requirements for the location, installation, operation, and maintenance of servers. Prepares and maintains operating procedures for technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and innovative systems administration techniques. Performs related work as assigned.
Special requirements
May require registration, certification, or licensure in a specialty area.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Systems Administrator II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $3,246 | $4,843 | $84,407 to $125,924 |
| North Carolina | $81,504 | $122,256 | $81,504 to $122,256 |
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.