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🖧 Network administrator · BLS median $96,800

Network Administrator Salary Calculator: Your Take-Home Pay

The median network and computer systems administrator earns $96,800 a year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024). Pay rises with certifications (CCNA, CompTIA, cloud) and with seniority into systems and network architecture. The calculator is pre-filled with the median; set your real pay, pick your state, and see your take-home.

● BLS median $96,800 ● State tax included ● 2026 federal data

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Network administrator pay

What network administrators earn — and keep — in 2026

Network administration keeps an organization's systems running and is well paid for a role often entered with an associate or bachelor's degree plus certifications. The BLS reports a median of $96,800 for network and computer systems administrators (May 2024). Senior admins and network architects earn more — the top 10% exceed $140,000.

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Certifications raise pay: CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+/Security+ and cloud certifications often come with raises or bonuses. Any certification or on-call bonus is taxable — add it to your gross for an accurate take-home.

Where a network administrator's paycheck goes

On the $96,800 median, a single network admin pays federal income tax mostly in the 22% bracket after the standard deduction, plus 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare. On-call and overtime pay, common in IT operations, is taxable but boosts both gross and net.

The highest-paying states for network administrators

Network admins earn the most in states with large enterprise and tech sectors — including California, Washington, New York, Virginia and Texas. Washington and Texas pair strong IT pay with no state income tax.

Compare the role with other careers

See how network admin pay compares with a software developer or data analyst, or check your exact net in Texas.

Questions

Network Administrator Salary Calculator FAQ

How much does a network administrator make in 2026?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $96,800 for network and computer systems administrators (May 2024). Senior administrators and network architects earn more, and the top 10% exceed $140,000.

What is a network administrator's take-home pay on $96,800?

A single network admin earning the $96,800 median takes home roughly $73,000 to $75,000 a year after federal income tax and FICA in a no-income-tax state, less where state tax applies. On-call and overtime pay add to both gross and net.

Do certifications increase a network admin's salary?

Yes. CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA and cloud certifications frequently come with raises, bonuses or higher-paying roles. Certification and on-call bonuses are taxable supplemental wages — add them to your gross figure for an accurate estimate.

Which states pay network administrators the most?

Network admins earn the highest wages in enterprise- and tech-heavy states including California, Washington, New York, Virginia and Texas. No-income-tax states like Washington and Texas keep more of your IT salary.

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Network Administrator wage data is taken from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook; tax figures from the IRS and SSA.

  • Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Network and Computer Systems Administrators (median $96,800, May 2024) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · SSA 2026 wage base · State departments of revenue.
  • 🔄 Last updated June 9, 2026 · Tax year 2026

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