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Network Administrator Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$41.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,003/year ($5,584/month) for a single filer
Network Administrator pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,800 Network Administrator jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 15-1244, “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Network Administrator salary of $87,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,003 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $87,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,314 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,657 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$3,046 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,003 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,584 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Administrator make in Kentucky?
- The median Network Administrator salary in Kentucky is $87,020 per year ($41.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,710 and $106,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Administrator in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $87,020, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $67,003 per year ($5,584 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 Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,800 Network Administrator jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.