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Network Administrator Salary in Illinois (2026)
$48.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,282/year ($6,190/month) for a single filer
Network Administrator pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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 |
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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.