Network Administrator salary in Memphis, TN
Based on 35 certified H-1B filings in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Collierville, Olive Branch, Cordova, Somerville.
Also listed as: Systems Administrator
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,545 |
| 25th | $76,253 |
| 50th (median) | $88,315 |
| 75th | $105,581 |
| 90th | $128,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,727 | $75,377 | $90,000 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $81,818 | $72,800 | $97,319 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $80,000 | $69,700 | $84,511 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $82,732 | $77,540 | $98,081 | 24 |
| FY2024 | $86,400 | $75,360 | $93,340 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $88,315 | $81,307 | $105,581 | 24 |
| FY2026 | $89,586 | $76,253 | $116,236 | 11 |
Cost of living
Memphis's median Network Administrator salary of $88,315 is worth about $95,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Memphis = 92.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the Memphis, TN area earned a median of $89,250 in May 2025 (780 employed). The H-1B median here is $88,315, 1% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $85,000 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $82,992 | $85,000 | 15 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.