How much does a network/server administrator make?

The average network/server administrator salary in the United States is $78,919. Network/server administrator salaries typically range between $57,000 and $107,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for network/server administrators is $37.94 per hour. Network/server administrator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Network/server administrators earn the highest average salary in California.

Network/server administrator salary

Q: What state pays Network/Server Administrators the most?

California pays Network/Server Administrators the most in the United States, with an average salary of $98,170 per year, or $47.20 per hour.

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

You know if you are being paid fairly as a network/server administrator if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $95,254 per year.

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Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Average network/server administrator salary

$78,919

$37.94 hourly rate

Entry-level network/server administrator salary

$57,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Network/Server Administrator Salary

The average salary for a Network/Server Administrator stands at $78,919 per year or approximately $38 per hour. This compensation reflects the critical role these professionals play in managing and securing networks for businesses across various sectors.

Salary Variations by State

Geographical location greatly influences salaries. For instance, states like California and New York typically offer higher pay due to increased demand and living costs. In contrast, areas with lower living expenses might see reduced salaries.

Industry Impact

Different industries also affect earnings. Network administrators in the tech sector often earn significantly more compared to those in healthcare or education. Understanding these variations is crucial for job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential.

Opportunities for Growth

As technology evolves, so do opportunities in this field. Continuous education, certifications, and experience lead to higher salaries and advanced positions, making it a rewarding career choice.

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Average network/server administrator salary by state

The average network/server administrator salary in California, Connecticut, and Louisiana are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average network/server administrator salary states are Montana, Idaho, and Iowa.

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Highest paying states for network/server administrators

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$98,170	$47.20
2	Connecticut	$95,254	$45.80
3	Rhode Island	$83,510	$40.15
4	Pennsylvania	$78,681	$37.83
5	Michigan	$78,340	$37.66
6	New Hampshire	$78,139	$37.57
7	Georgia	$79,049	$38.00
8	Louisiana	$88,679	$42.63
9	Nevada	$85,650	$41.18
10	Virginia	$78,546	$37.76
11	South Carolina	$76,516	$36.79
12	Delaware	$80,391	$38.65
13	Maryland	$78,978	$37.97
14	Massachusetts	$81,740	$39.30
15	New York	$84,470	$40.61
16	Utah	$73,287	$35.23
17	Wisconsin	$76,974	$37.01
18	Colorado	$74,320	$35.73
19	District of Columbia	$78,330	$37.66
20	New Jersey	$79,588	$38.26
21	Ohio	$71,629	$34.44
22	Minnesota	$77,968	$37.48
23	Arizona	$78,070	$37.53
24	Tennessee	$70,808	$34.04
25	North Carolina	$71,966	$34.60
26	West Virginia	$69,791	$33.55
27	Kentucky	$71,257	$34.26
28	Texas	$77,083	$37.06
29	Alabama	$69,916	$33.61
30	Mississippi	$73,674	$35.42
31	Oregon	$73,416	$35.30
32	Washington	$74,898	$36.01
33	Hawaii	$68,631	$33.00
34	Oklahoma	$69,838	$33.58
35	Indiana	$68,840	$33.10
36	Florida	$72,379	$34.80
37	Illinois	$70,222	$33.76
38	Arkansas	$68,780	$33.07
39	New Mexico	$66,520	$31.98
40	Kansas	$67,822	$32.61
41	Alaska	$57,906	$27.84
42	Vermont	$65,857	$31.66
43	Wyoming	$59,627	$28.67
44	South Dakota	$67,635	$32.52
45	North Dakota	$65,440	$31.46
46	Montana	$63,909	$30.73
47	Maine	$67,554	$32.48
48	Nebraska	$65,928	$31.70
49	Missouri	$61,283	$29.46
50	Idaho	$63,374	$30.47
51	Iowa	$63,138	$30.35

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Highest paying cities for network/server administrators

The highest-paying cities for network/server administrators are Santa Clara, CA, Reno, NV, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Santa Clara, CA	$108,311	$52.07
2	Reno, NV	$91,992	$44.23
3	New York, NY	$84,832	$40.78
4	Boston, MA	$81,730	$39.29
5	North Brunswick, NJ	$79,655	$38.30
6	Reading, PA	$79,017	$37.99
7	Hampton, VA	$78,898	$37.93
8	El Paso, TX	$78,576	$37.78
9	Germantown, MD	$78,569	$37.77
10	Washington, DC	$78,338	$37.66
11	Manchester, NH	$78,242	$37.62
12	La Crosse, WI	$75,486	$36.29
13	Seattle, WA	$75,390	$36.25
14	Corvallis, OR	$74,602	$35.87
15	Denver, CO	$74,264	$35.70
16	Akron, OH	$72,893	$35.04
17	Riviera Beach, FL	$72,502	$34.86
18	Matthews, NC	$71,227	$34.24
19	Dothan, AL	$71,138	$34.20
20	Chicago, IL	$70,520	$33.90

Network/server administrator salary details

A network/server administrator's salary ranges from $57,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $107,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average network/server administrator salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a network/server administrator's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$107,000	$8,917	$51
75th Percentile	$93,000	$7,750	$45
Average	$78,919	$6,577	$38
25th Percentile	$66,000	$5,500	$32
10th Percentile	$57,000	$4,750	$27

Highest paying network/server administrator jobs

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

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Network Manager	$97,578	$8,131	$46.91	36,831
Information Technology Administrator	$73,195	$6,100	$35.19	159,499
Windows System Administrator	$79,845	$6,654	$38.39	94,648
Linux Systems Administrator	$83,032	$6,919	$39.92	109,091
Systems Administrator Lead	$99,956	$8,330	$48.06	132,285
Unix Systems Administrator	$87,936	$7,328	$42.28	110,185

How would you rate the starting salaries for network/server administrators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.

Assistant professor, assistant chair, Virginia Commonwealth University

While MPA students are not drawn to public service by high salaries, it is reasonable to expect remuneration, which respects their credentials and experience. Many students are mid-level careerists and are likely to remain in their jobs where an advanced degree may improve their opportunities for advancement, and others may be looking for a career change. Also, a cohort of students moving from undergraduate to graduate degrees with internships is common.

These groups likely present varying degrees of salary requirements and qualifications. In the federal service, an MPA qualifies as one at the GS-9 entry-level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes salary tables at Link The beginning salary varies by location from $53K to $61K, with the higher amount near large metropolitan areas. Higher salaries are common in overseas areas. Progression is based on performance with opportunities to achieve salaries of $150K and over at the executive levels. Overall, beginning salaries for the MPA considering nonprofits and government agencies is estimated at $53K.

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Which companies pay network/server administrators the most?

Network/server administrator salaries at Intel and Allied Consultants are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average network/server administrator salary at companies like Pinnacle Technical Resources and UGI are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Intel	$93,031	$44.73
2	Allied Consultants	$92,908	$44.67
3	Pinnacle Technical Resources	$92,423	$44.43
4	UGI	$91,341	$43.91
5	Addison Group	$87,627	$42.13
6	e-Tech Solutions	$87,294	$41.97
7	Salient CRGT	$85,749	$41.23
8	Catholic Medical Center	$84,639	$40.69
9	W.B. Mason	$84,185	$40.47
10	NuScale Power	$83,687	$40.23
11	CVS Health	$83,103	$39.95
12	Sentinel	$80,582	$38.74
13	Mando America Corporation	$80,047	$38.48
14	CyberLogitec	$79,350	$38.15
15	Randstad North America, Inc.	$79,258	$38.10
16	First Community Bancshares	$78,864	$37.92
17	CAE	$77,492	$37.26
18	USM Business Systems	$77,083	$37.06
19	SOS International	$76,908	$36.98
20	EDC	$76,797	$36.92

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Network/Server Administrator salary by industry

The average network/server administrator salary varies across industries:

The average network/server administrator salary in the manufacturing industry is $84,609, the highest of any industry.
The average network/server administrator salary in the finance industry is $81,705.
Network/server administrators in the government industry earn an average salary of $59,195, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for network/server administrators

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Manufacturing	$84,609	$40.68
2	Professional	$81,705	$39.28
3	Technology	$80,181	$38.55
4	Internet	$77,480	$37.25
5	Finance	$69,842	$33.58
6	Hospitality	$67,901	$32.64
7	Health Care	$64,404	$30.96
8	Government	$59,195	$28.46

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Network/server administrator salary trends

The average network/server administrator salary has risen by $14,401 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average network/server administrator earned $64,518 annually, but today, they earn $78,919 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for network/server administrators over the last decade.

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Average network/server administrator salary over time

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Network/server administrator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$78,900	$37.94	+3.3%
2024	$76,300	$36.69	+2.3%
2023	$74,600	$35.86	+1.2%
2022	$73,700	$35.45	+1.7%
2021	$72,500	$34.83	+2.4%

Recently added network/server administrator salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
ANB Bank	Server Administrator I or II	Cheyenne, WY	05/29/2025	$48,001
The Ohio State University	Network Server Administrator	Campus, IL	05/25/2025	$81,000
University of Kentucky	Server Administrator	Lexington, KY	04/22/2025	$47,278
Insight Global	Server Administrator	Collierville, TN	04/21/2025	$90,000
Cognizant	System Administrator-Yii, Network Protocols, Server Administration	Middletown, NJ	04/01/2025	$104,000
Infopeople Corporation	Server Administrator	Bellevue, NE	03/27/2025	$80,000
Butler Technical Group	Tableau Server Administrator	Orlando, FL	03/27/2025	$75,132
Peraton	Devops Server Administrator	Santa Clara, CA	03/19/2025	$104,000
ACCS	Network and Server Administrator	Rainsville, AL	02/26/2025	$50,680
Alabama Community College System	Network and Server Administrator	Rainsville, AL	02/21/2025	$50,680

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