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Network Administrator Salary in California (2026)
$51.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,888/year ($6,491/month) for a single filer
Network Administrator pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $72,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $88,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,170 Network Administrator jobs in California (occupation code 15-1244, “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Network Administrator salary of $106,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,888 — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
| Gross (median) | $106,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,587 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,143 |
| California state income tax | −$5,822 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,888 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,491 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Administrator make in California?
- The median Network Administrator salary in California is $106,440 per year ($51.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,680 and $134,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Administrator in California?
- On the median salary of $106,440, a single filer in California takes home about $77,888 per year ($6,491 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
- How many Network Administrator jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 26,170 Network Administrator jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.