Network and Computer Systems Administrator Salary in Greensboro, NC
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area earn a median $88,580 a year — 11% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $68,120 take-home, or $5,677 a month.
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- Federal income tax$10,658
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,492
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,284
- North Carolina income tax$3,026
- Take-home pay$68,120
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 3.99% state
Network and Computer Systems Administrator pay by experience in Greensboro, NC
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,680 | $24.37 | $41,388 | $3,449 |
| 25th percentile | $64,410 | $30.97 | $51,872 | $4,323 |
| Median (50th) | $88,580 | $42.59 | $68,120 | $5,677 |
| 75th percentile | $110,730 | $53.24 | $82,819 | $6,902 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $138,420 | $66.55 | $100,862 | $8,405 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, North Carolina resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $88,580 buys in Greensboro, NC
Prices in Greensboro, NC are 7.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 25% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median network and computer systems administrator's $68,120 take-home pay has the buying power of $73,354 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 Greensboro, NC as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.03).
Best-paying cities for network and computer systems administrators, adjusted for cost of living
Greensboro, NC ranks #58 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 |
| 58 | Greensboro, NC | $88,580 | $68,120 | $73,354 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 101 metros →
Network and Computer Systems Administrator salaries elsewhere in North Carolina
- Durham, NC — $110,640
- Raleigh, NC — $103,380
- Winston, NC — $94,550
- Charlotte, NC — $89,990
Frequently asked questions
How much does a network and computer systems administrator make in Greensboro, NC?
The median network and computer systems administrator salary in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area is $88,580 a year, or about $42.59 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $64,410 and $110,730.
What is a network and computer systems administrator’s take-home pay in Greensboro, NC?
On the median $88,580 salary, a single filer living in North Carolina takes home about $68,120 a year ($5,677 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,026 in North Carolina taxes in 2026.
Is Greensboro, NC a good place to work as a network and computer systems administrator?
Pay here is 11% below the national median of $99,130. Local prices are 7.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $73,354 would in a typical U.S. city. Greensboro, NC ranks #58 of 101 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a network and computer systems administrator afford rent in Greensboro, NC?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Greensboro, NC is $1,164 a month ($1,296 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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