Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,970 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Columbus earn between $74,450 and $100,050.
- $63K10th
- $74K25th
- $86KMedian
- $100K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,290 | $7,441 | $42.93 |
| Median | $86,050 | $7,171 | $41.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,450 | $6,204 | $35.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,050 | $8,338 | $48.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Columbus earn about the same as the Indiana average ($90,560) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $89,290 | $86,050 | $62,950 | $118,970 | 50 |
| Indiana | $90,560 | $84,550 | $58,630 | $128,670 | 4,310 |
| United States | $103,680 | $99,130 | $62,640 | $155,050 | 314,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $89,290, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $67,452 a year, or $5,621 a month and $2,594 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $89,290 buys what about $96,008 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 5th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($95,700).
- Bloomington$95,700
- Indianapolis$94,910
- Evansville$92,180
- Michigan City$90,290
- Columbus$89,290
- Terre Haute$87,700
- Elkhart$87,410
- South Bend$84,720
- Fort Wayne$84,570
- Muncie$83,250
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for network and computer systems administrators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,400).
- San Jose, CA$136,400
- San Francisco, CA$134,080
- Baltimore, MD$126,740
- Washington, DC$126,330
- New York, NY$122,580
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Columbus: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Columbus?
$42.93 an hour on average, and $41.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Columbus?
About $67,452 a year ($5,621 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,290. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($103,680).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1244; area Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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