Network Administrator salary in Raleigh, NC
Based on 212 certified H-1B filings in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Cary, Morrisville, Research Triangle Park, Apex, Holly Springs.
Also listed as: Systems Administrator
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $84,222 |
| 25th | $85,800 |
| 50th (median) | $104,478 |
| 75th | $122,123 |
| 90th | $128,100 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,099 | $76,731 | $93,777 | 59 |
| FY2021 | $82,701 | $77,459 | $96,805 | 61 |
| FY2022 | $85,500 | $78,520 | $100,000 | 77 |
| FY2023 | $92,331 | $78,374 | $105,405 | 77 |
| FY2024 | $93,995 | $78,478 | $108,100 | 90 |
| FY2025 | $96,500 | $86,486 | $112,000 | 88 |
| FY2026 | $104,728 | $85,800 | $123,635 | 124 |
Cost of living
Raleigh's median Network Administrator salary of $104,478 is worth about $106,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Raleigh = 98.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the Raleigh, NC area earned a median of $103,380 in May 2025 (2,730 employed). The H-1B median here is $104,478, 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems | $114,316 | 33 |
| Infosys | $85,800 | 24 |
| Cognizant | $104,478 | 14 |
| Arista Networks | $96,037 | 14 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $86,486 | 10 |
| Qualys | too few | 7 |
| Affintrix Technologies | too few | 4 |
| Arista Networks Solutions | too few | 4 |
| Lakarya | too few | 4 |
| Nokia of America | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $68,474 | 17 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $86,486 | 82 |
| Senior · Level III | $104,728 | 50 |
| Expert · Level IV | $124,305 | 42 |
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 | $68,474 | $68,474 | 17 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $85,800 | $86,486 | 82 |
| Senior · Level III | $104,728 | $104,728 | 50 |
| Expert · Level IV | $123,635 | $124,305 | 42 |
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.