Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,560 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Jackson earn between $59,590 and $96,490.
- $42K10th
- $60K25th
- $75KMedian
- $96K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,480 | $6,707 | $38.69 |
| Median | $75,050 | $6,254 | $36.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,590 | $4,966 | $28.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,490 | $8,041 | $46.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Jackson earn 9% less than the Mississippi average ($88,760) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $80,480 | $75,050 | $42,430 | $122,560 | 390 |
| Mississippi | $88,760 | $79,990 | $51,410 | $136,950 | 1,380 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $80,480, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $62,960 a year, or $5,247 a month and $2,422 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $80,480 buys what about $90,378 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 3rd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Gulfport pays the most ($86,580).
- Gulfport$86,580
- Hattiesburg$83,270
- Jackson$80,480
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Mississippi
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 Jackson: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Jackson?
$38.69 an hour on average, and $36.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Jackson?
About $62,960 a year ($5,247 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,480.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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