Network Administrator Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median network administrator in the Chicago area earns $103,170 a year ($49.60 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($99,130) and 3% above the Illinois median ($100,080). Half of the 6,950 network administrators there earn between $82,750 and $130,120.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,990 | $65,650 | $62,640 |
| 25th percentile | $82,750 | $79,520 | $78,010 |
| Median | $103,170 | $100,080 | $99,130 |
| 75th percentile | $130,120 | $128,790 | $126,640 |
| 90th percentile | $162,290 | $157,800 | $155,050 |
| Average | $108,870 | $105,450 | $103,680 |
| Jobs | 6,950 | 9,820 | 314,340 |
Chicago, IL ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for network administrator pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($133,360).
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Check my payNetwork administrator pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $133,360
- San Francisco, CA: $129,680
- Washington, DC: $125,430
- Baltimore, MD: $122,950
- New York, NY: $119,390
- Boston, MA: $116,770
- Los Angeles, CA: $106,290
- Columbus, OH: $105,750
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.