Network administrator salary in United States
How much does a Network Administrator make in the United States?
Average base salary
$76,209
Average $76,209
Low $52,298
High $111,051
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a network administrator is $76,209 per year in the United States. 3.2k salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Network Administrators in United States
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Highest paying cities for Network Administrators near United States
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Where can a Network Administrator earn more?
Compare salaries for Network Administrators in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Network Administrators
Most recommended skill
Linux(earn +39.69% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 6.15% since 2018. Network Administrators with this skill earn +39.69% more than the average base salary, which is $76,209 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | increase by 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | decrease by 0.00% |
| 2012 | 5637 | increase by 281750.00% |
| 2013 | 12274 | increase by 117.74% |
| 2014 | 11612 | decrease by 5.39% |
| 2015 | 6700 | decrease by 42.30% |
| 2016 | 7107 | increase by 6.07% |
| 2017 | 3935 | decrease by 44.63% |
| 2018 | 3462 | decrease by 12.02% |
| 2019 | 3249 | decrease by 6.15% |
Top companies hiring Network Administrators with the recommended skill
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Most common benefits for Network Administrators
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 373 ratings60% of Network Administrators in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Systems Administrator
Job openingsAverage $82,845 per year
IT Support
Job openingsAverage $23.43 per hour
IT Technician
Job openingsAverage $22.66 per hour
Technical Support Specialist
Job openingsAverage $21.31 per hour
Software Architect
Job openingsAverage $137,313 per year
Help Desk Analyst
Job openingsAverage $21.97 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Network Administrator
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