How much does a network administrator make?

The average network administrator salary in the United States is $71,357. Network administrator salaries typically range between $56,000 and $90,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for network administrators is $34.31 per hour. Network administrator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Network administrators earn the highest average salary in Washington.

Network administrator salary

Q: What state pays Network Administrators the most?

Washington pays Network Administrators the most in the United States, with an average salary of $83,594 per year, or $40.19 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a network administrator?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a network administrator if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Vermont you should be paid close to $83,448 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for a Network Administrator?

A good starting salary for a network administrator is $61,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a network administrator in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for network administrators is $78,252, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a network administrator can vary by state.

Q: What is the starting salary for a network administrator?

The starting salary for a network administrator is about $52,000 a year, on average. However, once you get past entry-level positions, the average salary goes up to about $84,000 a year. As with any job, salaries can vary depending on location and other factors.

Average network administrator salary

$71,357

$34.31 hourly rate

Entry-level network administrator salary

$56,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Network Administrator Salary Overview

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Network Administrator is approximately $71,357 annually, translating to about $34 per hour. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of an organization's network systems, making it a sought-after position in the tech industry.

Salary Variation by State

Salaries for Network Administrators can significantly differ depending on geographic location. States like California and New York often offer higher compensation due to the demand for tech professionals. For instance, Network Administrators in these states can earn upwards of $80,000 annually.

Key Factors Influencing Salary

Several factors influence a Network Administrator’s salary, including years of experience, certifications, and industry of employment. Professionals with specialized skills or advanced certifications typically command higher salaries. Additionally, working in industries such as finance or healthcare may offer more lucrative opportunities compared to other sectors.

Career Growth Potential

With the continued growth of technology, Network Administrators can expect strong job prospects. Pursuing ongoing education and certifications can further enhance earning potential and career advancement opportunities.

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Network administrator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Payscale and CareerExplorer, the average salary for a network administrator typically falls between $47,040 and $86,884.

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$71,357yearly

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$78,637yearly

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$65,021yearly

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$47,040yearly

Average network administrator salary by state

The average network administrator salary in Washington, Vermont, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average network administrator salary states are Kansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

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Highest paying states for network administrators

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Alaska	$82,441	$39.64
2	Vermont	$83,448	$40.12
3	Washington	$83,594	$40.19
4	Oregon	$80,968	$38.93
5	Massachusetts	$76,161	$36.62
6	California	$82,361	$39.60
7	North Dakota	$72,435	$34.82
8	New Hampshire	$72,486	$34.85
9	Texas	$71,899	$34.57
10	Maryland	$73,833	$35.50
11	Connecticut	$74,684	$35.91
12	Rhode Island	$71,677	$34.46
13	Nevada	$71,438	$34.35
14	Arizona	$70,211	$33.76
15	District of Columbia	$73,508	$35.34
16	Delaware	$72,834	$35.02
17	North Carolina	$70,306	$33.80
18	Pennsylvania	$70,182	$33.74
19	West Virginia	$69,114	$33.23
20	New York	$73,028	$35.11
21	Georgia	$69,932	$33.62
22	Minnesota	$70,795	$34.04
23	Alabama	$66,664	$32.05
24	Illinois	$69,827	$33.57
25	New Jersey	$72,537	$34.87
26	Virginia	$68,389	$32.88
27	Tennessee	$68,840	$33.10
28	Ohio	$68,168	$32.77
29	Hawaii	$69,031	$33.19
30	Utah	$64,820	$31.16
31	Michigan	$67,996	$32.69
32	Wisconsin	$67,515	$32.46
33	Colorado	$65,112	$31.30
34	Idaho	$66,474	$31.96
35	South Carolina	$67,009	$32.22
36	Indiana	$66,763	$32.10
37	Nebraska	$65,759	$31.61
38	Missouri	$66,243	$31.85
39	New Mexico	$62,796	$30.19
40	Iowa	$64,199	$30.86
41	Mississippi	$64,634	$31.07
42	Maine	$65,615	$31.55
43	Kentucky	$64,127	$30.83
44	Florida	$58,501	$28.13
45	Wyoming	$56,879	$27.35
46	Arkansas	$62,610	$30.10
47	Kansas	$62,450	$30.02
48	Montana	$62,732	$30.16
49	Oklahoma	$62,162	$29.89
50	South Dakota	$59,833	$28.77
51	Louisiana	$61,316	$29.48

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Highest paying cities for network administrators

The highest-paying cities for network administrators are San Francisco, CA, Redmond, WA, and Portland, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$88,019	$42.32
2	Redmond, WA	$84,622	$40.68
3	Portland, OR	$80,980	$38.93
4	Boston, MA	$76,209	$36.64
5	Stamford, CT	$74,722	$35.92
6	Washington, DC	$73,515	$35.34
7	New York, NY	$73,100	$35.14
8	Newark, DE	$72,827	$35.01
9	San Antonio, TX	$72,629	$34.92
10	Jersey City, NJ	$72,608	$34.91
11	Bloomington, MN	$70,671	$33.98
12	Cary, NC	$70,592	$33.94
13	Philadelphia, PA	$70,450	$33.87
14	Phoenix, AZ	$70,248	$33.77
15	Chicago, IL	$70,023	$33.66
16	Atlanta, GA	$69,904	$33.61
17	Collierville, TN	$68,715	$33.04
18	Reston, VA	$68,577	$32.97
19	Troy, MI	$68,104	$32.74
20	Columbus, OH	$67,845	$32.62

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Network administrator salary details

A network administrator's salary ranges from $56,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $90,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average network administrator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a network administrator's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$90,000	$7,500	$43
75th Percentile	$80,000	$6,667	$38
Average	$71,357	$5,946	$34
25th Percentile	$62,000	$5,167	$30
10th Percentile	$56,000	$4,667	$27

Highest paying network administrator jobs

The highest paying types of network administrators are systems administrator lead, senior system administrator, and network manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Network Internship	$33,322	$2,777	$16.02	95,971
Network Support Analyst	$83,921	$6,993	$40.35	118,825
Network Manager	$97,578	$8,131	$46.91	36,831
Information Technology Administrator	$73,195	$6,100	$35.19	159,499
Network Technician	$68,938	$5,745	$33.14	79,712
Windows System Administrator	$79,845	$6,654	$38.39	94,648

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Which companies pay network administrators the most?

Network administrator salaries at Google and Epicor are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average network administrator salary at companies like Molina Healthcare and Juniper Networks are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Google	$116,206	$55.87
2	Epicor	$109,345	$52.57
3	Molina Healthcare	$107,397	$51.63
4	Juniper Networks	$106,742	$51.32
5	Citi	$106,419	$51.16
6	AT&T	$104,629	$50.30
7	Rivian	$104,054	$50.03
8	RingCentral	$103,659	$49.84
9	Proofpoint	$102,712	$49.38
10	New Jersey Resources	$100,910	$48.51
11	Ampere	$100,436	$48.29
12	Athene	$99,241	$47.71
13	Costco Wholesale	$99,091	$47.64
14	Nikola Motor	$98,991	$47.59
15	iTech US	$98,710	$47.46
16	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$96,285	$46.29
17	Parsons	$95,853	$46.08
18	Visa	$95,146	$45.74
19	Sullivan & Worcester	$94,190	$45.28
20	Baker McKenzie	$92,951	$44.69

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Network Administrator salary by industry

The average network administrator salary varies across industries:

The average network administrator salary in the finance industry is $74,936, the highest of any industry.
The average network administrator salary in the finance industry is $74,184.
Network administrators in the government industry earn an average salary of $68,568, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for network administrators

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$74,936	$36.03
2	Technology	$74,184	$35.67
3	Manufacturing	$73,280	$35.23
4	Telecommunication	$72,547	$34.88
5	Health Care	$72,476	$34.84
6	Professional	$71,697	$34.47
7	Government	$68,568	$32.97

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Network administrator salary trends

The average network administrator salary has risen by $13,021 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average network administrator earned $58,336 annually, but today, they earn $71,357 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for network administrators over the last decade.

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Average network administrator salary over time

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Network administrator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$71,400	$34.31	+3.3%
2025	$69,000	$33.18	+2.3%
2024	$67,400	$32.42	+1.2%
2023	$66,700	$32.05	+1.7%
2022	$65,500	$31.50	+2.4%

Recently added network administrator salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Northrop Grumman Federal Credi	Network Administrator II-Hybrid	Gardena, CA	06/29/2025	$77,289
Cetera Financial Group	Retirement Plan Administration Consultant	El Segundo, CA	06/29/2025	$73,000
Perspecta	Network Admin	Washington, DC	06/29/2025	$86,000
Perspecta	Network Admin	Colorado Springs, CO	06/29/2025	$80,000
Perspecta	Sitec-Network Administrator	Virginia Beach, VA	06/29/2025	$86,000
ZP Group	Network Administrator	Ogden, UT	06/29/2025	$50,000
ZP Group	Secret Cleared Juniper Network Administrator	Alabama	06/29/2025	$80,000
Global Channel Management, Inc.	Remote NOC Network Administrator	Atlanta, GA	06/29/2025	$93,915
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.	Network Administrator	Norfolk, VA	06/28/2025	$61,900
Meyer Distributing	Network Administrator	Indianapolis, IN	06/28/2025	$70,000

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