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Network Administrator Salary in Colorado (2026)
$49.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,711/year ($6,476/month) for a single filer
Network Administrator pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $155,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,360 Network Administrator jobs in Colorado (occupation code 15-1244, “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Network Administrator salary of $103,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,711 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $103,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,911 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,908 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,840 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,711 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,476 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Administrator make in Colorado?
- The median Network Administrator salary in Colorado is $103,370 per year ($49.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,390 and $130,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Administrator in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $103,370, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $77,711 per year ($6,476 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Network Administrator jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 8,360 Network Administrator jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.