Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,570 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Bellingham earn between $78,060 and $118,140.
- $67K10th
- $78K25th
- $101KMedian
- $118K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,120 | $8,260 | $47.65 |
| Median | $100,520 | $8,377 | $48.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,060 | $6,505 | $37.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,140 | $9,845 | $56.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Bellingham earn 8% less than the Washington average ($107,640) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $99,120 | $100,520 | $67,330 | $130,570 | 190 |
| Washington | $107,640 | $103,910 | $67,500 | $154,620 | 8,600 |
| 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 Bellingham
On the average salary of $99,120, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $78,561 a year, or $6,547 a month and $3,022 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bellingham a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bellingham area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $99,120 buys what about $95,922 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 6th of 11 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($112,580).
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Washington
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 Bellingham: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Bellingham?
$47.65 an hour on average, and $48.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $78,561 a year ($6,547 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,120. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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