Network and Computer Systems Administrators Salary in Illinois
Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Illinois earn a median of $100,080 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,080
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($99,130)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,820
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,650; the top 10% earn over $157,800. Nationally the range is $62,640 to $155,050.
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Illinois
How much do network and computer systems administrators make in Illinois?
The median is $100,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,650 and the top 10% earn over $157,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for network and computer systems administrators?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $99,130). Living costs are not included.