Network And Computer Systems Administrators Salary in the United States

How much does a Network And Computer Systems Administrators make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network And Computer Systems Administrators in the United States is $72,875 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Network And Computer Systems Administrators's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,728
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,999 to $77,509
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,739
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Network And Computer Systems Administrators Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,509 $6,459 $1,491 $37
Average $72,875 $6,073 $1,401 $35
25th Percentile $65,999 $5,500 $1,269 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Network And Computer Systems Administrators Salaries

A Network And Computer Systems Administrators's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Network And Computer Systems Administrators Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network And Computer Systems Administrators's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,307
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,654
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,075
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,212
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,051
Levels Salary
Network A... Level Network And Computer Systems Administrators$74,307
Systems A... Level Network And Computer Systems Administrators$94,654
Systems A... Level Network And Computer Systems Administrators$112,075
Systems A... Level Network And Computer Systems Administrators$130,212
Systems A... Level Network And Computer Systems Administrators$153,051
$74,307 0 yr
$94,654 < 2 yrs
$112,075 2-4 yrs
$130,212 5-8 yrs
$153,051 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $91,917
  • San Francisco: $91,013
  • Oakland: $88,994

What Skills Can Increase a Network And Computer Systems Administrators's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.75% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 2.62% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
  • Cisco (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Cisco Systems, Inc., commonly known as Cisco, is an American-based multinational technology conglomerate corporation headquartered in San Jose, California.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 6.75%
Azure 2.62%
Cisco 1.75%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Network And Computer Systems Administrators's salary.
  • Long Term Care: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Cisco: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Long Term Care
$79,433
9%
Cisco
$77,247
6%
AWS
$77,247
6%
VMware
$75,789
4%
Azure
$75,789
4%
Coordination
$75,789
4%
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Network And Computer Systems Administrators Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network And Computer Systems Administrators's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Network And Computer Systems Administrators

Salaries for a Network And Computer Systems Administrators can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,913 in 2023 to around $63,893 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network And Computer Systems Administrators salary trends, .

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