Network and Computer Systems Administrator Salary in Phoenix, AZ
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median $93,730 a year — 5% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $72,635 take-home, or $6,053 a month.
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- Federal income tax$11,791
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,811
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,359
- Arizona income tax$2,135
- Take-home pay$72,635
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 2.50% state
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Network and Computer Systems Administrator pay by experience in Phoenix, AZ
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,630 | $30.59 | $51,925 | $4,327 |
| 25th percentile | $76,230 | $36.65 | $60,761 | $5,063 |
| Median (50th) | $93,730 | $45.06 | $72,635 | $6,053 |
| 75th percentile | $119,650 | $57.52 | $90,221 | $7,518 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $140,940 | $67.76 | $104,284 | $8,690 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Arizona resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $93,730 buys in Phoenix, AZ
Prices in Phoenix, AZ are 3.3% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.21× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median network and computer systems administrator's $72,635 take-home pay has the buying power of $70,303 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Network and Computer Systems Administrator jobs are about as common in Phoenix, AZ as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.91).
Best-paying cities for network and computer systems administrators, adjusted for cost of living
Phoenix, AZ ranks #26 of 30 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore, MD | $122,950 | $89,785 | $85,929 |
| 2 | Columbus, OH | $105,750 | $81,099 | $84,948 |
| 3 | Austin, TX | $104,520 | $82,360 | $83,984 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $133,360 | $92,511 | $83,779 |
| 5 | Cincinnati, OH | $101,530 | $78,247 | $82,045 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $125,430 | $89,304 | $82,018 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $101,430 | $80,186 | $81,301 |
| 8 | Tampa, FL | $101,560 | $80,277 | $79,569 |
| 26 | Phoenix, AZ | $93,730 | $72,635 | $70,303 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 30 metros →
About the job: network and computer systems administrators
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 education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -4.1% (declining)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a network and computer systems administrator make in Phoenix, AZ?
The median network and computer systems administrator salary in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $93,730 a year, or about $45.06 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $76,230 and $119,650.
What is a network and computer systems administrator’s take-home pay in Phoenix, AZ?
On the median $93,730 salary, a single filer living in Arizona takes home about $72,635 a year ($6,053 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,135 in Arizona taxes in 2026.
Is Phoenix, AZ a good place to work as a network and computer systems administrator?
Pay here is 5% below the national median of $99,130. Local prices are 3.3% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $70,303 would in a typical U.S. city. Phoenix, AZ ranks #26 of 30 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a network and computer systems administrator afford rent in Phoenix, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Phoenix, AZ is $1,583 a month ($1,839 for two bedrooms) — 26% of a median network and computer systems administrator’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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