Network Administrator salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 220 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe, Peoria, Mesa.
Also listed as: Systems Administrator
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,162 |
| 25th | $85,696 |
| 50th (median) | $98,423 |
| 75th | $120,952 |
| 90th | $138,760 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $88,171 | $72,280 | $104,749 | 138 |
| FY2021 | $89,710 | $73,029 | $105,000 | 111 |
| FY2022 | $96,579 | $76,107 | $111,176 | 101 |
| FY2023 | $90,709 | $76,919 | $108,318 | 71 |
| FY2024 | $88,000 | $80,000 | $108,000 | 65 |
| FY2025 | $100,000 | $85,696 | $122,400 | 115 |
| FY2026 | $97,760 | $81,163 | $115,000 | 105 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Network Administrator salary of $98,423 is worth about $95,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $93,730 in May 2025 (4,370 employed). The H-1B median here is $98,423, 5% higher.
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
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| American Express | $137,000 | 28 |
| Infosys | $81,162 | 19 |
| Axway | $96,767 | 12 |
| Zensar Technologies | $112,882 | 12 |
| Cognizant | $112,143 | 10 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | too few | 6 |
| Solugenix | too few | 4 |
| U.S. Bank National Association | too few | 3 |
| Cisco Systems | too few | 3 |
| M3Bi | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,862 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $85,696 | 97 |
| Senior · Level III | $104,228 | 49 |
| Expert · Level IV | $129,050 | 60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $68,078 | $73,862 | 14 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $81,162 | $85,696 | 97 |
| Senior · Level III | $97,032 | $104,228 | 49 |
| Expert · Level IV | $112,882 | $129,050 | 60 |
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.