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Network Administrator Salary in Illinois (2026)

$100,080 /year median

$48.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,282/year ($6,190/month) for a single filer

Network Administrator pay range in Illinois

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $65,650 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $79,520 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $100,080 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $128,790 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $157,800 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 9,820 Network Administrator jobs in Illinois (occupation code 15-1244, “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”).

Gross vs. take-home in Illinois

A median Network Administrator salary of $100,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,282 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.

Gross (median)$100,080
Federal income tax−$13,188
Social Security + Medicare−$7,656
Illinois state income tax−$4,954
Take-home (annual)$74,282
Take-home (monthly)$6,190

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Network Administrator make in Illinois?
The median Network Administrator salary in Illinois is $100,080 per year ($48.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,520 and $128,790.
What is the take-home pay for a Network Administrator in Illinois?
On the median salary of $100,080, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $74,282 per year ($6,190 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
How many Network Administrator jobs are there in Illinois?
BLS counts 9,820 Network Administrator jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.