Network and Computer Systems Administrator Salary in Albuquerque, NM
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area earn a median $86,540 a year — 13% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $66,801 take-home, or $5,567 a month.
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- Federal income tax$10,209
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,365
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,255
- New Mexico income tax$2,910
- Take-home pay$66,801
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 4.90% state
Network and Computer Systems Administrator pay by experience in Albuquerque, NM
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,190 | $30.38 | $51,149 | $4,262 |
| 25th percentile | $72,700 | $34.95 | $57,723 | $4,810 |
| Median (50th) | $86,540 | $41.61 | $66,801 | $5,567 |
| 75th percentile | $103,380 | $49.70 | $77,823 | $6,485 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $124,370 | $59.79 | $91,510 | $7,626 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New Mexico resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $86,540 buys in Albuquerque, NM
Prices in Albuquerque, NM are 4.5% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 11% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median network and computer systems administrator's $66,801 take-home pay has the buying power of $69,915 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 less concentrated in Albuquerque, NM than nationally (location quotient 0.79), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for network and computer systems administrators, adjusted for cost of living
Albuquerque, NM ranks #87 of 101 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield, IL | $110,600 | $81,307 | $87,667 |
| 2 | Baltimore, MD | $122,950 | $89,785 | $85,929 |
| 3 | Columbus, OH | $105,750 | $81,099 | $84,948 |
| 4 | Olympia, WA | $112,530 | $87,995 | $84,880 |
| 5 | Durham, NC | $110,640 | $82,759 | $84,819 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $104,520 | $82,360 | $83,984 |
| 7 | San Jose, CA | $133,360 | $92,511 | $83,779 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge, LA | $97,770 | $75,064 | $82,688 |
| 87 | Albuquerque, NM | $86,540 | $66,801 | $69,915 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 101 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a network and computer systems administrator make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median network and computer systems administrator salary in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $86,540 a year, or about $41.61 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $72,700 and $103,380.
What is a network and computer systems administrator’s take-home pay in Albuquerque, NM?
On the median $86,540 salary, a single filer living in New Mexico takes home about $66,801 a year ($5,567 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,910 in New Mexico taxes in 2026.
Is Albuquerque, NM a good place to work as a network and computer systems administrator?
Pay here is 13% below the national median of $99,130. Local prices are 4.5% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $69,915 would in a typical U.S. city. Albuquerque, NM ranks #87 of 101 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a network and computer systems administrator afford rent in Albuquerque, NM?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Albuquerque, NM is $1,185 a month ($1,464 for two bedrooms) — 21% 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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