Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for network and computer systems administrators is $48.12 an hour ($100,080 a year). About 9,820 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($99,130). Illinois ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for network and computer systems administrators in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.56 | $65,650 |
| 25% of workers | $38.23 | $79,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.12 | $100,080 |
| 75% of workers | $61.92 | $128,790 |
| 90% of workers | $75.86 | $157,800 |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $110,600 | 520 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $103,170 | 6,950 |
| Peoria | $102,630 | 330 |
| Bloomington | $97,580 | 140 |
| Decatur | $94,700 | 50 |
| Rockford | $92,260 | 170 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $85,080 | 180 |
| Kankakee | $79,310 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
| Software Developers | $132,110 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,860 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $101,570 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $99,360 |
| Computer Network Architects | $132,790 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $68,530 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $104,910 |
| Information Security Analysts | $124,180 |
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