Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in California
In California, the median pay for network and computer systems administrators is $51.18 an hour ($106,440 a year). About 26,170 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($99,130). California ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for network and computer systems administrators in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.81 | $72,400 |
| 25% of workers | $42.64 | $88,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.18 | $106,440 |
| 75% of workers | $64.52 | $134,190 |
| 90% of workers | $80.16 | $166,730 |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $133,360 | 2,460 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $129,680 | 3,910 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $118,810 | 140 |
| Vallejo | $110,520 | 150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $106,290 | 8,770 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $105,170 | 2,510 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $104,800 | 1,330 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $103,170 | 230 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $101,310 | 330 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $100,730 | 330 |
| Napa | $100,360 | 120 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $99,030 | 1,540 |
| Modesto | $99,000 | 160 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $98,520 | 400 |
| Salinas | $98,340 | 150 |
| Merced | $98,060 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $97,720 | 220 |
| Visalia | $97,270 | 130 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $95,550 | 160 |
| Redding | $92,690 | 60 |
| Fresno | $92,200 | 520 |
| Yuba City | $90,840 | 40 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $89,430 | 30 |
| El Centro | $88,580 | 40 |
| Chico | $84,280 | 90 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for network and computer systems administrators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -4.1% over ten years, declining · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $174,410 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $79,570 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $127,720 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $128,740 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $136,110 |
| Information Security Analysts | $138,570 |
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