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Network Administrator salary
Network and computer systems administrators keep an organization's networks running.
Median annual
$95,000
Median hourly
$46
Top 10% earn
$140,000+
Salary range
Bottom 10%$64,000
Median$95,000
Top 10%$140,000
Network Administrator salary by experience level
How pay typically progresses from a first job to a senior role, modelled from the reported national pay distribution.
| Experience | Years | Annual | Hourly | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | 0–2 years | $66,500 | $32 | -30% |
| Early career | 2–5 years | $82,500 | $40 | -13% |
| Mid career | 5–10 years | $102,800 | $49 | +8% |
| Senior / experienced | 10+ years | $131,200 | $63 | +38% |
- Entry level: Starting pay for newly qualified network administrators, before specialisation or overtime.
- Early career: Pay rises quickly once you can work independently and take on harder assignments.
- Mid career: Most workers sit around this level, often with a specialism or a first supervisory role.
- Senior / experienced: Lead, senior or management roles, plus the highest-paying employers and locations.
Career details
Education
Bachelor's degree in IT plus vendor certifications.
Job outlook
3% growth through 2033 — cloud shifts the role.
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