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Network/Server Administrator salary
Average network/server administrator salary
$78,919
How much does a network/server administrator make?
The average network/server administrator salary in the United States is $78,919. Network/server administrator salaries typically range between $57,000 and $107,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for network/server administrators is $37.94 per hour.
Network/server administrator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Network/server administrators earn the highest average salary in California.
Where can a Network/Server Administrator earn more?
Average network/server administrator salary by state
Highest paying states for network/server administrators
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $98,170 | $47.20 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $95,254 | $45.80 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $83,510 | $40.15 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $78,681 | $37.83 |
| 5 | Michigan | $78,340 | $37.66 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $78,139 | $37.57 |
| 7 | Georgia | $79,049 | $38.00 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $88,679 | $42.63 |
| 9 | Nevada | $85,650 | $41.18 |
| 10 | Virginia | $78,546 | $37.76 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $76,516 | $36.79 |
| 12 | Delaware | $80,391 | $38.65 |
| 13 | Maryland | $78,978 | $37.97 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $81,740 | $39.30 |
| 15 | New York | $84,470 | $40.61 |
| 16 | Utah | $73,287 | $35.23 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $76,974 | $37.01 |
| 18 | Colorado | $74,320 | $35.73 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $78,330 | $37.66 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $79,588 | $38.26 |
| 21 | Ohio | $71,629 | $34.44 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $77,968 | $37.48 |
| 23 | Arizona | $78,070 | $37.53 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $70,808 | $34.04 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $71,966 | $34.60 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $69,791 | $33.55 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $71,257 | $34.26 |
| 28 | Texas | $77,083 | $37.06 |
| 29 | Alabama | $69,916 | $33.61 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $73,674 | $35.42 |
| 31 | Oregon | $73,416 | $35.30 |
| 32 | Washington | $74,898 | $36.01 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $68,631 | $33.00 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $69,838 | $33.58 |
| 35 | Indiana | $68,840 | $33.10 |
| 36 | Florida | $72,379 | $34.80 |
| 37 | Illinois | $70,222 | $33.76 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $68,780 | $33.07 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $66,520 | $31.98 |
| 40 | Kansas | $67,822 | $32.61 |
| 41 | Alaska | $57,906 | $27.84 |
| 42 | Vermont | $65,857 | $31.66 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $59,627 | $28.67 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $67,635 | $32.52 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $65,440 | $31.46 |
| 46 | Montana | $63,909 | $30.73 |
| 47 | Maine | $67,554 | $32.48 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $65,928 | $31.70 |
| 49 | Missouri | $61,283 | $29.46 |
| 50 | Idaho | $63,374 | $30.47 |
| 51 | Iowa | $63,138 | $30.35 |
Highest paying cities for network/server administrators
The highest-paying cities for network/server administrators are Santa Clara, CA, Reno, NV, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara, CA | $108,311 | $52.07 |
| 2 | Reno, NV | $91,992 | $44.23 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $84,832 | $40.78 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $81,730 | $39.29 |
| 5 | North Brunswick, NJ | $79,655 | $38.30 |
| 6 | Reading, PA | $79,017 | $37.99 |
| 7 | Hampton, VA | $78,898 | $37.93 |
| 8 | El Paso, TX | $78,576 | $37.78 |
| 9 | Germantown, MD | $78,569 | $37.77 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | $78,338 | $37.66 |
| 11 | Manchester, NH | $78,242 | $37.62 |
| 12 | La Crosse, WI | $75,486 | $36.29 |
| 13 | Seattle, WA | $75,390 | $36.25 |
| 14 | Corvallis, OR | $74,602 | $35.87 |
| 15 | Denver, CO | $74,264 | $35.70 |
| 16 | Akron, OH | $72,893 | $35.04 |
| 17 | Riviera Beach, FL | $72,502 | $34.86 |
| 18 | Matthews, NC | $71,227 | $34.24 |
| 19 | Dothan, AL | $71,138 | $34.20 |
| 20 | Chicago, IL | $70,520 | $33.90 |
Network/Server Administrator salary details
A network/server administrator's salary ranges from $57,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $107,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a network/server administrator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $107,000 | $8,917 | $51 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,000 | $7,750 | $45 |
| Average | $78,919 | $6,577 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| 10th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
Highest paying network/server administrator jobs
The highest paying types of network/server administrators are senior administrator, systems administrator lead, and senior system administrator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Manager | $97,578 | $8,131 | $46.91 | 36,831 |
| Information Technology Administrator | $73,195 | $6,100 | $35.19 | 159,499 |
| Windows System Administrator | $79,845 | $6,654 | $38.39 | 94,648 |
| Linux Systems Administrator | $83,032 | $6,919 | $39.92 | 109,091 |
| Systems Administrator Lead | $99,956 | $8,330 | $48.06 | 132,285 |
| Unix Systems Administrator | $87,936 | $7,328 | $42.28 | 110,185 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for Network/Server Administrators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Richard Huff Ph.D.
Assistant professor, assistant chair, Virginia Commonwealth University
These groups likely present varying degrees of salary requirements and qualifications. In the federal service, an MPA qualifies as one at the GS-9 entry-level. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) publishes salary tables at Link The beginning salary varies by location from $53K to $61K, with the higher amount near large metropolitan areas. Higher salaries are common in overseas areas. Progression is based on performance with opportunities to achieve salaries of $150K and over at the executive levels. Overall, beginning salaries for the MPA considering nonprofits and government agencies is estimated at $53K.
Top companies hiring network/server administrators now:
Which companies pay network/server administrators the most?
Network/server administrator salaries at Intel and Allied Consultants are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average network/server administrator salary at companies like Pinnacle Technical Resources and UGI are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel | $93,031 | $44.73 |
| 2 | Allied Consultants | $92,908 | $44.67 |
| 3 | Pinnacle Technical Resources | $92,423 | $44.43 |
| 4 | UGI | $91,341 | $43.91 |
| 5 | Addison Group | $87,627 | $42.13 |
| 6 | e-Tech Solutions | $87,294 | $41.97 |
| 7 | Salient CRGT | $85,749 | $41.23 |
| 8 | Catholic Medical Center | $84,639 | $40.69 |
| 9 | W.B. Mason | $84,185 | $40.47 |
| 10 | NuScale Power | $83,687 | $40.23 |
| 11 | CVS Health | $83,103 | $39.95 |
| 12 | Sentinel | $80,582 | $38.74 |
| 13 | Mando America Corporation | $80,047 | $38.48 |
| 14 | CyberLogitec | $79,350 | $38.15 |
| 15 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $79,258 | $38.10 |
| 16 | First Community Bancshares | $78,864 | $37.92 |
| 17 | CAE | $77,492 | $37.26 |
| 18 | USM Business Systems | $77,083 | $37.06 |
| 19 | SOS International | $76,908 | $36.98 |
| 20 | EDC | $76,797 | $36.92 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Network/Server Administrator salary by industry
The average network/server administrator salary varies across industries:
- The average network/server administrator salary in the manufacturing industry is $84,609, the highest of any industry.
- The average network/server administrator salary in the finance industry is $81,705.
- Network/server administrators in the government industry earn an average salary of $59,195, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for network/server administrators
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $84,609 | $40.68 |
| 2 | Professional | $81,705 | $39.28 |
| 3 | Technology | $80,181 | $38.55 |
| 4 | Internet | $77,480 | $37.25 |
| 5 | Finance | $69,842 | $33.58 |
| 6 | Hospitality | $67,901 | $32.64 |
| 7 | Health Care | $64,404 | $30.96 |
| 8 | Government | $59,195 | $28.46 |
High Paying Network/Server Administrator Jobs
Network/Server Administrator salary trends
The average network/server administrator salary has risen by $14,401 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average network/server administrator earned $64,518 annually, but today, they earn $78,919 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for network/server administrators over the last decade.
Compare network/server administrator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average network/server administrator salary over time
Compare network/server administrator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Network/Server Administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,900 | $37.94 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $76,300 | $36.69 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $74,600 | $35.86 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $73,700 | $35.45 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $72,500 | $34.83 | +2.4% |
Recently added network/server administrator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego | Shipcis Server Administrator | Union, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $104,900 |
| Insight Global | Server Administrator | Louisville, KY | 12/14/2024 | $62,610 |
| University of California System | Shipcis Server Administrator | San Diego, CA | 12/13/2024 | $104,900 |
| Dutch Wonderland | Cartoon Network Hotel Server (at + Tips) | Lancaster, PA | 12/11/2024 | $29,218 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | Tableau Server Administrator | San Antonio, TX | 12/09/2024 | $60,400 |
| Teksystems | Virtual Server Admin | Kansas City, MO | 12/08/2024 | $91,828 |
| Leidos | Virtual Server Administrator Mid | New Orleans, LA | 11/23/2024 | $57,850 |
| Cartoon Network Hotel | Cartoon Network Hotel Server (at + Tips) | Lancaster, PA | 10/24/2024 | $29,218 |
| Dutch Wonderland | Cartoon Network Hotel Server (at + Tips) | Lancaster, PA | 10/24/2024 | $29,218 |
| Bonbonland | Cartoon Network Hotel Server (at + Tips) | Lancaster, PA | 10/23/2024 | $29,218 |
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