Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,210 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Roanoke earn between $73,090 and $111,870.
- $59K10th
- $73K25th
- $90KMedian
- $112K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,740 | $7,812 | $45.07 |
| Median | $90,130 | $7,511 | $43.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,090 | $6,091 | $35.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,870 | $9,322 | $53.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Roanoke earn 19% less than the Virginia average ($116,130) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $93,740 | $90,130 | $58,990 | $130,210 | 260 |
| Virginia | $116,130 | $109,610 | $69,580 | $170,110 | 12,430 |
| 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 Roanoke
On the average salary of $93,740, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $70,200 a year, or $5,850 a month and $2,700 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $93,740 buys what about $100,130 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 6th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($105,540).
- Charlottesville$105,540
- Richmond$103,730
- Virginia Beach$103,030
- Lynchburg$98,460
- Winchester$94,080
- Roanoke$93,740
- Blacksburg$90,760
- Staunton$88,840
- Harrisonburg$86,320
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Virginia
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 Roanoke: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Roanoke?
$45.07 an hour on average, and $43.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $70,200 a year ($5,850 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,740.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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