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
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 #84 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 |
| 84 | 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 101 metros →
Network and Computer Systems Administrator salaries elsewhere in Arizona
- Tucson, AZ — $87,780
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 #84 of 101 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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