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Network Administrator Salary in Iowa (2026)
$40.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,065/year ($5,422/month) for a single filer
Network Administrator pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,110 Network Administrator jobs in Iowa (occupation code 15-1244, “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Network Administrator salary of $84,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,065 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $84,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,760 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,464 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$3,211 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,065 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,422 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Administrator make in Iowa?
- The median Network Administrator salary in Iowa is $84,500 per year ($40.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,470 and $105,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Administrator in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $84,500, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $65,065 per year ($5,422 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Network Administrator jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 3,110 Network Administrator jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.