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Network Administrator Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$55.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $85,440/year ($7,120/month) for a single filer
Network Administrator pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $90,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $116,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,280 Network Administrator jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 15-1244, “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Network Administrator salary of $116,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $85,440 — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
| Gross (median) | $116,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,782 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,906 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$5,291 |
| Take-home (annual) | $85,440 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Administrator make in New Jersey?
- The median Network Administrator salary in New Jersey is $116,420 per year ($55.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $90,440 and $137,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Administrator in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $116,420, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $85,440 per year ($7,120 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- How many Network Administrator jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 9,280 Network Administrator jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.