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Network Administrator Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$42.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,808/year ($5,901/month) for a single filer
Network Administrator pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,070 Network Administrator jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 15-1244, “Network and Computer Systems Administrators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Network Administrator salary of $88,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $70,808 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $88,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,552 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,740 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,808 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,901 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Administrator make in Tennessee?
- The median Network Administrator salary in Tennessee is $88,100 per year ($42.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,700 and $107,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Administrator in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $88,100, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $70,808 per year ($5,901 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Network Administrator jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 5,070 Network Administrator jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.