Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $78,200–$125,750
- vs U.S. median
- +1%
- Metro rank
- #50 of 214
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $100,460 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,050 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% above the U.S. median of $99,130 and 17% above the PA statewide median of $86,140. It ranks #50 of 214 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,050 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Philadelphia
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services | $110,308 | 5 |
| ACS International Resources | $69,000 | 5 |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in other PA metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $93,090 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $89,000 |
| Lancaster, PA | $83,360 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $81,160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $80,440 |
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Questions
What is the average Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $100,460 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,050 jobs pay between $78,200 and $125,750. The 10th percentile is $64,960 and the 90th is $148,110.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?
That is 1% above the U.S. median of $99,130 and 17% above the PA statewide median of $86,140. It ranks #50 of 214 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Network and Computer Systems Administrators make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $48.30 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $100,460 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $37.60–$60.46 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Network and Computer Systems Administrators the most in Philadelphia?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Tata Consultancy Services ($110,308), ACS International Resources ($69,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.