As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of networking administrator in the United States is $39. While Salary.com is seeing that networking administrator salary in the US can go up to $42 or down to $32, but most earn between $36 and $41. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of networking administrator in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile networking administrator Salary | $32 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile networking administrator Salary | $36 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile networking administrator Salary | $39 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile networking administrator Salary | $41 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile networking administrator Salary | $42 | US | May 01, 2026 |
A networking administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's computer networks, ensuring optimal performance and security. Key duties include configuring network hardware, monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures. The role often involves collaborating with IT teams to design network infrastructure and support users with connectivity problems. Salaries for networking administrators can vary widely based on factors such as experience, education, location, and the size of the organization. On average, networking admin...
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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
4 - 7 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title Contracts Administrator II | Experience 2 - 4 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Network Administrator I | Experience 0 - 2 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Network Administrator III | Experience 4 - 7 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Network Administrator IV | Experience 7 + | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Network Administrator V | Experience 10 + | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
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Includes base and short-term incentives
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