Network and Computer Systems Administrator Salary in St. Louis, MO
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area earn a median $88,940 a year — 10% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $68,156 take-home, or $5,680 a month.
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- Federal income tax$10,737
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,514
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,290
- Missouri income tax$3,243
- Take-home pay$68,156
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 4.70% state
The St. Louis, MO-IL metro spans Missouri, Illinois. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Network and Computer Systems Administrator pay by experience in St. Louis, MO
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,450 | $28.58 | $48,091 | $4,008 |
| 25th percentile | $74,030 | $35.59 | $58,368 | $4,864 |
| Median (50th) | $88,940 | $42.76 | $68,156 | $5,680 |
| 75th percentile | $105,650 | $50.79 | $79,127 | $6,594 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $129,410 | $62.22 | $94,573 | $7,881 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Missouri resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $88,940 buys in St. Louis, MO
Prices in St. Louis, MO are 4.9% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median network and computer systems administrator's $68,156 take-home pay has the buying power of $71,677 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 St. Louis, MO as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.05).
Best-paying cities for network and computer systems administrators, adjusted for cost of living
St. Louis, MO ranks #75 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 |
| 75 | St. Louis, MO | $88,940 | $68,156 | $71,677 |
*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 Missouri
- Kansas City, MO — $91,980
Frequently asked questions
How much does a network and computer systems administrator make in St. Louis, MO?
The median network and computer systems administrator salary in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $88,940 a year, or about $42.76 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $74,030 and $105,650.
What is a network and computer systems administrator’s take-home pay in St. Louis, MO?
On the median $88,940 salary, a single filer living in Missouri takes home about $68,156 a year ($5,680 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,243 in Missouri taxes in 2026.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a network and computer systems administrator?
Pay here is 10% below the national median of $99,130. Local prices are 4.9% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $71,677 would in a typical U.S. city. St. Louis, MO ranks #75 of 101 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a network and computer systems administrator afford rent in St. Louis, MO?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in St. Louis, MO is $989 a month ($1,211 for two bedrooms) — 17% 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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