Network and Computer Systems Administrator Salary in Winston, NC
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area earn a median $94,550 a year — 5% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $72,082 take-home, or $6,007 a month.
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- Federal income tax$11,971
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,862
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,371
- North Carolina income tax$3,264
- Take-home pay$72,082
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 3.99% state
Network and Computer Systems Administrator pay by experience in Winston, NC
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,210 | $28.47 | $47,901 | $3,992 |
| 25th percentile | $76,210 | $36.64 | $59,912 | $4,993 |
| Median (50th) | $94,550 | $45.46 | $72,082 | $6,007 |
| 75th percentile | $126,260 | $60.70 | $93,036 | $7,753 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $150,620 | $72.41 | $108,714 | $9,059 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, North Carolina resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $94,550 buys in Winston, NC
Prices in Winston, NC are 8.0% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 29% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median network and computer systems administrator's $72,082 take-home pay has the buying power of $78,314 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 Winston, NC as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.82).
Best-paying cities for network and computer systems administrators, adjusted for cost of living
Winston, NC ranks #26 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 |
| 26 | Winston, NC | $94,550 | $72,082 | $78,314 |
*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
- Greensboro, NC — $88,580
- Charlotte, NC — $89,990
Frequently asked questions
How much does a network and computer systems administrator make in Winston, NC?
The median network and computer systems administrator salary in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $94,550 a year, or about $45.46 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $76,210 and $126,260.
What is a network and computer systems administrator’s take-home pay in Winston, NC?
On the median $94,550 salary, a single filer living in North Carolina takes home about $72,082 a year ($6,007 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,264 in North Carolina taxes in 2026.
Is Winston, NC 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 8.0% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $78,314 would in a typical U.S. city. Winston, NC ranks #26 of 101 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a network and computer systems administrator afford rent in Winston, NC?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Winston, NC is $1,031 a month ($1,164 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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- Computer Systems Analyst — $101,320
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