Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,520 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Columbus earn between $66,970 and $103,220.
- $58K10th
- $67K25th
- $86KMedian
- $103K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,480 | $7,540 | $43.50 |
| Median | $85,690 | $7,141 | $41.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,970 | $5,581 | $32.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,220 | $8,602 | $49.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Columbus earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($101,590) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $90,480 | $85,690 | $57,990 | $132,520 | 190 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $90,480, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $68,716 a year, or $5,726 a month and $2,643 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $68,752 | $5,729 |
| Working in GA | $68,716 | $5,726 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $90,480 buys what about $101,326 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 10th 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
- Columbus$90,480
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 Columbus: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Columbus?
$43.50 an hour on average, and $41.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Columbus?
About $68,716 a year ($5,726 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,480.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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