Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $165,160 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Seattle earn between $84,000 and $136,710.
- $73K10th
- $84K25th
- $104KMedian
- $137K75th
- $165K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,580 | $9,382 | $54.12 |
| Median | $104,440 | $8,703 | $50.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,000 | $7,000 | $40.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,710 | $11,392 | $65.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Seattle earn 5% more than the Washington average ($107,640) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $112,580 | $104,440 | $73,000 | $165,160 | 5,530 |
| 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 Seattle
On the average salary of $112,580, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $88,030 a year, or $7,336 a month and $3,386 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 Seattle a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $112,580 buys what about $101,302 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 1st of 11 Washington metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Seattle$112,580
- Longview$109,460
- Olympia$107,900
- Mount Vernon$102,200
- Kennewick$99,340
- Bellingham$99,120
- Wenatchee$97,720
- Yakima$97,380
- Bremerton$95,280
- Spokane$94,820
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 Seattle: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Seattle?
$54.13 an hour on average, and $50.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Seattle?
About $88,030 a year ($7,336 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,580. 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 Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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