Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $180,360 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Washington earn between $98,650 and $153,220.
- $78K10th
- $99K25th
- $125KMedian
- $153K75th
- $180K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $126,330 | $10,528 | $60.74 |
| Median | $125,430 | $10,452 | $60.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,650 | $8,221 | $47.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $153,220 | $12,768 | $73.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Washington earn 8% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($116,920) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $126,330 | $125,430 | $78,450 | $180,360 | 9,920 |
| Washington, D.C. | $116,920 | $110,970 | $80,850 | $150,580 | 1,320 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $126,330, a single filer in Washington takes home about $89,843 a year, or $7,487 a month and $3,456 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $92,716 | $7,726 |
| Working in MD | $91,766 | $7,647 |
| Working in VA | $91,163 | $7,597 |
| Working in DC | $89,843 | $7,487 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $126,330 buys what about $116,023 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$89,210
- Baltimore, MD$126,740
- Winchester, VA$94,080
- Lexington Park, MD$118,070
- Gettysburg, PA$92,320
- Chambersburg, PA$88,600
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 Washington: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Washington?
$60.73 an hour on average, and $60.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Washington?
About $89,843 a year ($7,487 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $126,330.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 1.57, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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