Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Helena
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,640 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Helena earn between $82,240 and $103,640.
- $66K10th
- $82K25th
- $82KMedian
- $104K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,580 | $7,298 | $42.11 |
| Median | $82,240 | $6,853 | $39.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,240 | $6,853 | $39.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,640 | $8,637 | $49.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Helena vs. Montana and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Helena earn 5% more than the Montana average ($83,130) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $87,580 | $82,240 | $65,570 | $103,640 | 200 |
| Montana | $83,130 | $80,950 | $60,890 | $108,290 | 850 |
| 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 Helena
On the average salary of $87,580, a single filer in Helena takes home about $66,855 a year, or $5,571 a month and $2,571 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Helena a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Helena area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $87,580 buys what about $91,539 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Helena ($55,040). A typical home costs $477,996, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Montana cities
Helena ranks 2nd of 5 Montana metro areas for this job; Bozeman pays the most ($88,620).
- Bozeman$88,620
- Helena$87,580
- Missoula$85,760
- Billings$84,490
- Great Falls$73,060
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Montana
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 Helena: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Helena?
$42.11 an hour on average, and $39.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Helena?
About $66,855 a year ($5,571 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,580.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Helena than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Helena, MT (25740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 2.26, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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