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Network administrator salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Network Administrator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$83,577
Average $83,577
Low $54,854
High $127,341

The average salary for a network administrator is $83,577 per year in the United States. 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Network Administrator job openings in United States

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IT System & Network Administra...
Ilisagvik College4.7out of 5 stars.
Barrow, AK
$74,680.58 a year
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Network Administrator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
TELUS Digital
 
$208,000per year
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InterImage
 
$193,000per year
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Everest Technology Solutions, ...
 
$182,502per year
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State of Arkansas
 
$170,404per year
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Dansources Technical Services
 
$168,480per year
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Virtual Service Operations
 
$167,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Network Administrators near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $117,739 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $107,837 per year
  3. Twentynine Palms, CA
    $100,026 per year
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $91,861 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $88,625 per year

Where can a Network Administrator earn more?

Compare salaries for Network Administrators in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Network Administrator get paid in United States?

Junior Network Administrator

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Average $66,614 per year

Senior Network Administrator

Job openings
Average $103,815 per year