Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,470 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Athens earn between $65,830 and $87,890.
- $58K10th
- $66K25th
- $73KMedian
- $88K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,940 | $6,662 | $38.43 |
| Median | $73,430 | $6,119 | $35.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,830 | $5,486 | $31.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,890 | $7,324 | $42.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Athens earn 21% less than the Georgia average ($101,590) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $79,940 | $73,430 | $57,640 | $116,470 | 110 |
| Georgia | $101,590 | $97,170 | $62,470 | $148,700 | 9,190 |
| 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 Athens
On the average salary of $79,940, a single filer in Athens takes home about $61,827 a year, or $5,152 a month and $2,378 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).
Is Athens a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $79,940 buys what about $85,641 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 12th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($106,030).
- Atlanta$106,030
- Gainesville$100,030
- Savannah$97,640
- Rome$97,150
- Augusta$96,160
- Warner Robins$95,460
- Albany$91,820
- Dalton$91,260
- Macon$91,140
- Athens$79,940
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Georgia
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 Athens: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Athens?
$38.44 an hour on average, and $35.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Athens?
About $61,827 a year ($5,152 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,940.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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