As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for networking administrator in Illinois is $83,378, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,603 weekly, or $6,948 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for networking administrator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for networking administrator in Illinois vary widely, spanning from $68,040 to $89,443. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,350) and 75th percentile ($86,553), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,443 per year. This $11,203 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Azure, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Illinois networking administrator often earn 1.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 22 companies. However, Illinois currently ranks 14 nationwide for networking administrator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
networking administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile networking administrator Salary $68,040 IL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile networking administrator Salary $75,350 IL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile networking administrator Salary $83,378 IL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile networking administrator Salary $86,553 IL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile networking administrator Salary $89,443 IL July 01, 2026
25% $75,350 10% $68,040 90% $89,443 75% $86,553 $83,378 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is A networking administrator ?

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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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $85,676 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $84,503 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $78,085 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $77,896 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $79,063 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $84,646 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $77,842 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $78,000 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $79,169 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $77,507 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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