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Network Administrator Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$45.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,533/year ($6,044/month) for a single filer
Network Administrator pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $124,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $149,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,850 Network Administrator jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 15-1244, “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Network Administrator salary of $95,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,533 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $95,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,121 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,285 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$3,291 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,533 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,044 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Administrator make in North Carolina?
- The median Network Administrator salary in North Carolina is $95,230 per year ($45.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,090 and $124,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Administrator in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $95,230, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $72,533 per year ($6,044 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Network Administrator jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 13,850 Network Administrator jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.