Network Administrator salary
From 9,725 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 15-1244: Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Also filed as: Systems Administrator
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 53% of Network Administrator filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Tata Consultancy Services. 494 filings (5% of the total), median $86,965.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $84,300 in Houston, TX to $133,307 in San Francisco, CA.
- Median up 18% since FY2020. From $85,000 in FY2020 to $100,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Network Administrator H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 9,725 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Network Administrator jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 15-1244, Network and Computer Systems Administrators). The median base salary is $98,280, 20% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $85,000 and $119,042. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 53% of filings. Dallas, TX has the most filings (1,637), and Tata Consultancy Services is the employer that files the most (494).
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Top employers for Network Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services494 filings · 5%$86,965
Cognizant405 filings · 4%$101,088
Infosys403 filings · 4%$85,800
Amazon306 filings · 3%$121,350
Cisco Systems218 filings · 2%$121,700
Wipro184 filings · 2%$86,965
LTIMindtree149 filings · 2%$96,780
Inteli Platforms139 filings · 1%$86,965
Palo Alto Networks115 filings · 1%$123,219
Tech Mahindra81 filings · 1%$97,553
Employers with the most Network Administrator filings. Bar: share of all Network Administrator filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 13% of filings
Mid-level · 53% of filings
Senior · 18% of filings
Expert · 16% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $73,500 | 1,205 |
| Level II · Qualified | $88,317 | 5,035 |
| Level III · Experienced | $111,550 | 1,700 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $137,114 | 1,556 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Network Administrator pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Network Administrator does
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
Typical tasks
- Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Confer with network users about solutions to existing system problems.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Network and Computer Systems Administrators), the median annual wage was $99,130 in May 2025, with 314,340 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $98,280, 1% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,962 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $85,000 | $78,010 |
| Median | $98,280 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $119,042 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $142,000 | $155,050 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,962 |
| 25th | $85,000 |
| 50th (median) | $98,280 |
| 75th | $119,042 |
| 90th | $142,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,000 | $75,026 | $100,000 | 5,201 |
| FY2021 | $87,859 | $76,944 | $105,061 | 4,302 |
| FY2022 | $89,939 | $77,022 | $109,821 | 4,278 |
| FY2023 | $90,542 | $78,000 | $110,282 | 3,954 |
| FY2024 | $94,000 | $80,060 | $114,837 | 4,140 |
| FY2025 | $95,000 | $83,221 | $117,208 | 5,317 |
| FY2026 | $100,000 | $86,500 | $121,918 | 4,408 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Network Administrator make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Network Administrator jobs is $98,280 (9,725 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $85,000 and $119,042.
What does an entry-level Network Administrator earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $73,500. Level I accounts for 13% of Network Administrator filings.
Which city pays H-1B Network Administrators the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Francisco, CA has the highest median base salary for Network Administrator jobs: $133,307 (277 filings).
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Network Administrators?
Tata Consultancy Services (494), Cognizant (405) and Infosys (403) filed the most Network Administrator LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Network Administrators earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($98,280) is 1% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($99,130, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.