Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,290 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Tucson earn between $75,010 and $103,350.
- $63K10th
- $75K25th
- $88KMedian
- $103K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,140 | $7,678 | $44.30 |
| Median | $87,780 | $7,315 | $42.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,010 | $6,251 | $36.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,350 | $8,612 | $49.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $92,140, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $71,741 a year, or $5,978 a month and $2,759 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 Tucson a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $92,140 buys what about $95,092 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($99,190).
- Phoenix$99,190
- Tucson$92,140
- Flagstaff$89,060
- Sierra Vista$88,330
- Lake Havasu City$84,120
- Yuma$83,780
- Prescott Valley$79,790
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Arizona
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 Tucson: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Tucson?
$44.30 an hour on average, and $42.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Tucson?
About $71,741 a year ($5,978 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,140.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($104,999).
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 Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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