Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,140 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Fayetteville earn between $76,600 and $107,490.
- $63K10th
- $77K25th
- $87KMedian
- $107K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,470 | $7,872 | $45.42 |
| Median | $86,530 | $7,211 | $41.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,600 | $6,383 | $36.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,490 | $8,958 | $51.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Fayetteville vs. Arkansas and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Fayetteville earn 9% more than the Arkansas average ($87,020) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $94,470 | $86,530 | $63,300 | $131,140 | 570 |
| Arkansas | $87,020 | $81,590 | $52,190 | $131,140 | 1,750 |
| United States | $103,680 | $99,130 | $62,640 | $155,050 | 314,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary after taxes in Fayetteville
On the average salary of $94,470, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $72,282 a year, or $6,023 a month and $2,780 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Is Fayetteville a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.4), so the average $94,470 buys what about $103,412 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($46,610). A typical home costs $368,497, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Arkansas cities
Fayetteville ranks 1st of 5 Arkansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Fayetteville$94,470
- Little Rock$90,050
- Jonesboro$86,410
- Hot Springs$84,480
- Fort Smith$80,260
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Arkansas
Highest-paying cities for network and computer systems administrators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,400).
- San Jose, CA$136,400
- San Francisco, CA$134,080
- Baltimore, MD$126,740
- Washington, DC$126,330
- New York, NY$122,580
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Fayetteville: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Fayetteville?
$45.42 an hour on average, and $41.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $72,282 a year ($6,023 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,470. Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($103,680).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1244; area Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR (22220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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