Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,120 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Allentown earn between $73,470 and $111,990.
- $62K10th
- $73K25th
- $89KMedian
- $112K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,780 | $7,898 | $45.57 |
| Median | $89,000 | $7,417 | $42.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,470 | $6,122 | $35.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,990 | $9,332 | $53.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($92,250) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $94,780 | $89,000 | $62,130 | $133,120 | 400 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,250 | $86,140 | $61,380 | $130,160 | 7,750 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $94,780, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $72,598 a year, or $6,050 a month and $2,792 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $72,598 | $6,050 |
| Working in NJ | $71,660 | $5,972 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $94,780 buys what about $94,810 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 4th of 16 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($104,380).
- Philadelphia$104,380
- Harrisburg$95,910
- Reading$95,090
- Allentown$94,780
- Gettysburg$92,320
- Lancaster$89,050
- Chambersburg$88,600
- Erie$88,360
- York$88,300
- Pittsburgh$86,750
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Allentown: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Allentown?
$45.57 an hour on average, and $42.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Allentown?
About $72,598 a year ($6,050 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,780. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Allentown 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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