What are the main factors that influence a Network Systems Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Network Systems Analyst's salary?

A Network Systems Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Network Security System Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $77,327, a Network Systems Analyst (2-4 years)earns $94,664, a Network Security System Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $118,785, a Network Security System Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $137,253, a Network Security Manager (7+ years)earns $155,921,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Systems Analyst?

Network Systems Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Systems Analyst roles are District of Columbia $104,280, California $103,884, Massachusetts $102,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Systems Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Network Systems Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Network Security System Analyst IV: $135,118; Network Security System Analyst III: $116,937; Network Planning Analyst II: $94,543; Network Security System Analyst II: $93,192; Network Systems And Data Communications Analyst: $77,958.

How do different companies affect a Network Systems Analyst's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Network Systems Analyst roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Network Systems Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Network Systems Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Systems Analyst in the United States is $94,183 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,301
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,257 to $96,339
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,951

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Network Systems Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,339	$8,028	$1,853	$46
Average	$94,183	$7,849	$1,811	$45
25th Percentile	$87,257	$7,271	$1,678	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Network Systems Analyst Salaries

A Network Systems Analyst'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 Systems Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Systems Analyst'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): $77,327
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,664
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,785
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,253
Expert (over 8 years): $155,921

Levels	Salary
Network S... Level Network Systems Analyst	$77,327
Network S... Level Network Systems Analyst	$94,664
Network S... Level Network Systems Analyst	$118,785
Network S... Level Network Systems Analyst	$137,253
Network S... Level Network Systems Analyst	$155,921

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How Do Network Systems Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Network Systems Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,280.
California: $103,884.
Massachusetts: $102,500.

District of Columbia $104,280 California $103,884 Massachusetts $102,500 Washington $102,123 New Jersey $102,085 Alaska $101,954 Connecticut $100,654 New York $100,126

Hawaii $98,440 Rhode Island $97,649 Maryland $97,113 Minnesota $96,378 Colorado $96,095 Illinois $96,001 Oregon $95,643 Delaware $95,380

New Hampshire $95,214 Virginia $94,843 Pennsylvania $93,760 Nevada $93,213 North Dakota $93,034 Michigan $92,752 Wisconsin $92,648 Vermont $92,441

Texas $91,866 Maine $91,829 Arizona $91,772 Ohio $91,706 Georgia $90,840 Indiana $90,407 Wyoming $90,322 Utah $90,190

Iowa $90,134 Kansas $89,681 Louisiana $89,550 North Carolina $89,502 Missouri $89,484 Florida $89,116 Montana $88,919 Nebraska $88,730

Kentucky $88,627 South Carolina $88,250 Tennessee $88,014 Idaho $87,920 New Mexico $87,233 Oklahoma $87,082 Alabama $86,526 South Dakota $85,594

Arkansas $85,085 West Virginia $84,812 Mississippi $83,993

Top Paying Cities for Network Systems Analysts

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: $118,794
San Francisco: $117,493
Oakland: $115,017

San Jose, CA $118,794

San Francisco, CA $117,493

Oakland, CA $115,017

New York, NY $108,442

Paramus, NJ $107,123

Queens Village, NY $107,119

Passaic, NJ $107,029

Bergenfield, NJ $107,021

Stamford, CT $106,813

Huntington, NY $106,775

Newark, NJ $106,079

Bridgeport, CT $105,880

Vallejo, CA $105,693

New Brunswick, NJ $105,655

Petaluma, CA $105,598

Middlesex, NJ $105,419

Somerset, NJ $105,354

Santa Cruz, CA $105,231

Boston, MA $104,657

Monterey, CA $104,326

Seattle, WA $104,110

Santa Rosa, CA $104,091

Los Angeles, CA $104,063

Juneau, AK $103,818

Washington, DC $103,715

Orange, CA $103,379

Santa Ana, CA $103,131

Long Beach, CA $103,037

Anaheim, CA $103,018

Anchorage, AK $102,971

Santa Maria, CA $102,688

Everett, WA $102,669

Danbury, CT $102,338

Bremerton, WA $102,208

Tacoma, WA $101,869

New Suffolk, NY $101,867

Sacramento, CA $101,841

Santa Barbara, CA $101,737

Trenton, NJ $101,633

San Diego, CA $101,633

Brockton, MA $101,530

Fairbanks, AK $101,299

Lompoc, CA $101,059

Lowell, MA $100,982

Ventura, CA $100,965

Nashua, NH $100,946

Stockton, CA $100,936

Modesto, CA $100,249

Poughkeepsie, NY $100,042

Olympia, WA $99,863

Kennewick, WA $99,863

New Haven, CT $99,825

Lawrence, MA $99,486

Hartford, CT $99,392

Riverside, CA $99,373

New Bedford, MA $99,279

Richland, WA $99,279

Bakersfield, CA $99,147

San Bernardino, CA $99,109

New Britain, CT $99,100

Atlantic City, NJ $99,100

New London, CT $99,062

Norwich, CT $99,034

Portsmouth, NH $99,015

Boulder, CO $98,815

Portland, OR $98,685

Worcester, MA $98,676

Minneapolis, MN $98,384

Philadelphia, PA $98,252

Honolulu, HI $97,941

Saint Paul, MN $97,896

Vineland, NJ $97,875

Providence, RI $97,602

Chicago, IL $97,329

Bellingham, WA $97,216

Springfield, MA $97,141

Baltimore, MD $97,113

Chico, CA $96,877

Pittsfield, MA $96,623

Manchester, NH $96,444

Spokane, WA $96,029

Denver, CO $96,020

Albany, NY $95,577

Troy, NY $95,540

Nassau, NY $95,439

Schenectady, NY $95,342

Wilmington, DE $95,267

Burlington, VT $95,135

Salem, OR $95,097

Portland, ME $94,805

Yakima, WA $94,711

Rochester, MN $94,419

Reno, NV $94,372

Fresno, CA $94,372

Milwaukee, WI $94,287

Detroit, MI $94,193

Ann Arbor, MI $94,177

Allentown, PA $94,165

Colorado Springs, CO $94,004

Syracuse, NY $93,957

Carson City, NV $93,957

Houston, TX $93,826

Eugene, OR $93,778

Gary, IN $93,665

Springfield, OR $93,590

Bismarck, ND $93,571

Galveston, TX $93,505

Medford, OR $93,364

Fort Collins, CO $93,326

Concord, NH $93,279

Austin, TX $93,251

Mesa, AZ $93,053

Reading, PA $93,044

Phoenix, AZ $93,034

Dallas, TX $93,006

Saint Cloud, MN $92,916

Madison, WI $92,789

Utica, NY $92,535

Rochester, NY $92,384

Des Moines, IA $92,375

Raleigh, NC $92,366

Atlanta, GA $92,224

Battle Creek, MI $92,196

Salt Lake City, UT $92,168

Lancaster, PA $92,027

Harrisburg, PA $91,895

Kansas City, MO $91,801

Champaign, IL $91,782

Kansas City, KS $91,782

Fort Worth, TX $91,772

Columbus, OH $91,756

Boca Raton, FL $91,735

Pittsburgh, PA $91,697

Richmond, VA $91,659

Indianapolis, IN $91,640

Cleveland, OH $91,631

Las Vegas, NV $91,518

Cincinnati, OH $91,518

Petersburg, VA $91,377

Huntsville, AL $91,235

Lansing, MI $91,172

Lebanon, PA $91,160

Pueblo, CO $91,151

Appleton, WI $91,122

Buffalo, NY $91,085

Dayton, OH $91,057

Racine, WI $91,038

Charlotte, NC $91,028

Saint Louis, MO $91,000

York, PA $90,943

Elkhart, IN $90,943

Gastonia, NC $90,926

Billings, MT $90,903

Beaumont, TX $90,878

Lorain, OH $90,859

Benton Harbor, MI $90,840

Toledo, OH $90,821

Binghamton, NY $90,774

Rock Hill, SC $90,765

Rockford, IL $90,717

Springfield, IL $90,680

Elyria, OH $90,670

Fargo, ND $90,670

Flagstaff, AZ $90,604

Fort Lauderdale, FL $90,548

Duluth, MN $90,491

Miami, FL $90,491

Cheyenne, WY $90,425

Grand Forks, ND $90,425

Bangor, ME $90,218

Cedar Rapids, IA $90,115

Durham, NC $90,075

Louisville, KY $90,068

Grand Rapids, MI $90,049

Hialeah, FL $90,039

Casper, WY $89,907

Scranton, PA $89,794

New Orleans, LA $89,766

Virginia Beach, VA $89,757

Akron, OH $89,710

Peoria, IL $89,587

Sarasota, FL $89,568

Nashville, TN $89,502

Omaha, NE $89,502

Green Bay, WI $89,502

Baton Rouge, LA $89,455

Charleston, SC $89,437

Jamestown, NY $89,389

Davenport, IA $89,389

Tucson, AZ $89,342

Saint Petersburg, FL $89,286

Tampa, FL $89,267

Evansville, IN $89,211

Port Arthur, TX $89,211

Bradenton, FL $89,173

Santa Fe, NM $89,003

Orlando, FL $88,834

Clearwater, FL $88,806

Canton, OH $88,608

La Crosse, WI $88,608

Albuquerque, NM $88,551

Newport News, VA $88,542

High Point, NC $88,514

Ogden, UT $88,476

Corpus Christi, TX $88,401

Norfolk, VA $88,344

Laramie, WY $88,344

Rock Island, IL $88,288

Saginaw, MI $88,269

Jacksonville, FL $88,259

Salisbury, NC $88,240

Boise, ID $88,222

Moline, IL $88,174

Fort Myers, FL $88,146

Memphis, TN $88,127

Tulsa, OK $88,080

Waterloo, IA $88,024

Spartanburg, SC $87,930

Lincoln, NE $87,883

Fort Wayne, IN $87,864

Provo, UT $87,854

Cedar Falls, IA $87,741

San Antonio, TX $87,704

Greensboro, NC $87,666

South Bend, IN $87,656

Savannah, GA $87,553

Muskegon, MI $87,515

Birmingham, AL $87,506

Winston Salem, NC $87,460

Lake Charles, LA $87,233

Anderson, IN $87,214

Lexington, KY $87,186

Augusta, GA $87,157

Greenville, SC $87,157

Lima, OH $87,082

Wichita, KS $87,073

Tuscaloosa, AL $87,073

Columbia, SC $86,988

Springfield, OH $86,969

Asheville, NC $86,818

Bloomington, IN $86,752

Knoxville, TN $86,413

Shreveport, LA $86,404

Wilmington, NC $86,281

Roanoke, VA $86,281

Topeka, KS $86,112

Frankfort, KY $86,102

Oklahoma City, OK $86,037

Chillicothe, OH $85,999

Longview, TX $85,989

Melbourne, FL $85,980

Sioux Falls, SD $85,829

Mobile, AL $85,820

Terre Haute, IN $85,782

Altoona, PA $85,726

Amarillo, TX $85,660

Killeen, TX $85,632

Fayetteville, AR $85,556

Chattanooga, TN $85,528

Sioux City, IA $85,443

Idaho Falls, ID $85,424

Lynchburg, VA $85,349

Gainesville, FL $85,227

Portsmouth, OH $85,179

Little Rock, AR $85,161

Lafayette, LA $85,123

Youngstown, OH $85,123

Daytona Beach, FL $85,066

Clarksville, TN $85,057

Pensacola, FL $85,048

Temple, TX $85,041

Hopkinsville, KY $84,765

Erie, PA $84,746

Florence, SC $84,709

Charleston, WV $84,558

Great Falls, MT $84,511

Macon, GA $84,379

Tallahassee, FL $84,369

Fayetteville, NC $84,351

Waco, TX $84,332

Helena, MT $84,266

Pine Bluff, AR $84,230

Vincennes, IN $84,115

Lubbock, TX $84,078

Alamogordo, NM $84,021

Twin Falls, ID $83,936

Rapid City, SD $83,908

Jackson, MS $83,738

Huntington, WV $83,732

Greenville, MS $83,729

Parkersburg, WV $83,633

Montgomery, AL $83,616

Wichita Falls, TX $83,522

Springfield, MO $83,522

Biloxi, MS $83,475

Monroe, LA $83,381

Johnstown, PA $83,315

Sumter, SC $83,277

Columbus, GA $83,268

Pascagoula, MS $83,089

Abilene, TX $83,089

Kingsport, TN $82,844

Albany, GA $82,844

Gulfport, MS $82,815

Alexandria, LA $82,505

Fort Smith, AR $82,269

El Paso, TX $82,015

Las Cruces, NM $81,591

Harlingen, TX $81,352

Pocatello, ID $81,337

Florence, AL $81,214

Brownsville, TX $81,196

Mcallen, TX $80,998

Dothan, AL $80,866

Columbus, MS $80,306

Altus, OK $79,868

Lawton, OK $79,689

Pierre, SD $79,350

What Skills Can Increase a Network Systems Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 12.93% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
Operating System (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.

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Analysis	12.93%
Microsoft Office	1.78%
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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 Systems Analyst's salary.

System Requirements: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Java: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
System Requirements	$107,369	14%
Java	$106,427	13%
Agile	$104,544	11%
Software Development	$104,544	11%
Business Requirements	$103,602	10%
Test Plans	$103,602	10%

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Network Systems Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Network Systems Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Network Systems Analyst positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Network Systems Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Network Systems Analyst

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$122,438	$59.0	30%
Financial Services	$117,729	$57.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$113,020	$54.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$108,311	$52.0	15%
Biotechnology	$103,602	$50.0	10%

Network Systems Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Systems Analyst'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.

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$87,257

Average $94,183/year

$96,339

$7,271

Average $7,849/month

$8,028

$1,678

Average $1,811/week

$1,853

$42

Average $45/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,339	$8,028	$1,853	$46
Average	$94,183	$7,849	$1,811	$45
25th Percentile	$87,257	$7,271	$1,678	$42

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Salaries for a Network Systems Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,369 in 2023 to around $90,509 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Systems Analyst salary trends, .

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