Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $159,170 or more. The middle half of network and computer systems administrators in Richmond earn between $77,800 and $128,060.
- $64K10th
- $78K25th
- $100KMedian
- $128K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,730 | $8,644 | $49.87 |
| Median | $99,750 | $8,312 | $47.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,800 | $6,483 | $37.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,060 | $10,672 | $61.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Network and computer systems administrators in Richmond earn 11% less than the Virginia average ($116,130) and about the same as the U.S. average ($103,680). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $99,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $103,730 | $99,750 | $63,670 | $159,170 | 1,660 |
| Virginia | $116,130 | $109,610 | $69,580 | $170,110 | 12,430 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $103,730, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $76,654 a year, or $6,388 a month and $2,948 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for network and computer systems administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $103,730 buys what about $106,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($105,540).
- Charlottesville$105,540
- Richmond$103,730
- Virginia Beach$103,030
- Lynchburg$98,460
- Winchester$94,080
- Roanoke$93,740
- Blacksburg$90,760
- Staunton$88,840
- Harrisonburg$86,320
All Network and Computer Systems Administrators salaries in Virginia
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 Richmond: questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make an hour in Richmond?
$49.87 an hour on average, and $47.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level network and computer systems administrators salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the network and computer systems administrators take-home pay in Richmond?
About $76,654 a year ($6,388 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,730.
Do network and computer systems administrators earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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