Network Administrator Salary

How much does a Network Administrator make?

As of Mar 18, 2023, the average annual pay for a Network Administrator in the United States is $72,947 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $35.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,402/week or $6,078/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $113,000 and as low as $36,000, the majority of Network Administrator salaries currently range between $57,500 (25th percentile) to $84,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $100,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Network Administrator varies greatly (by as much as $26,500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Based on recent job postings on ZipRecruiter, the Network Administrator job market in both Ashburn, VA and the surrounding area is very active. A Network Administrator in your area makes on average $73,944 per year, or $997 (1%) more than the national average annual salary of $72,947. Virginia ranks number 22 out of 50 states nationwide for Network Administrator salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Network Administrator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

Find your next high paying job as a Network Administrator on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Network Administrator Jobs

We’ve identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Network Administrator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, with Santa Clara, CA and Mountain View, CA close behind in the second and third positions. Mountain View, CA beats the national average by $11,194 (15.3%), and Green River, WY furthers that trend with another $19,138 (26.2%) above the $72,947 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Network Administrator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top ten cities varies very little at 13% between Green River, WY and Jersey City, NJ, reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Network Administrator role.

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Network Administrator Jobs in the U.S.

We found at least five jobs related to the Network Administrator job category that pay more per year than a typical Network Administrator salary. Top examples of these roles include: Network Developer, Senior Network Manager, and Director Network Engineering.

Importantly, all of these jobs are paid between $50,240 (68.9%) and $102,066 (139.9%) more than the average Network Administrator salary of $72,947. If you’re qualified, getting hired for one of these related Network Administrator jobs may help you make more money than that of the average Network Administrator position.