Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in California
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in California earn a median of $106,440 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($99,130)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,170
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,400; the top 10% earn over $166,730. Nationally the range is $62,640 to $155,050.
States ranked near California
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in California
How much do network and computer systems administrators make in California?
The median is $106,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,400 and the top 10% earn over $166,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for network and computer systems administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $99,130). Living costs are not included.