How much does a network and computer systems administrator make in California?
$106,400a year
Median yearly pay for network and computer systems administrators in California. That is $51.17 an hour or $8,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.17
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,400Median: $106,400Highest 10%: $166,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,400 | $34.81 | |
| 25th | $88,680 | $42.63 | |
| Median | $106,400 | $51.17 | |
| 75th | $134,200 | $64.51 | |
| 90th | $166,700 | $80.16 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $133,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $129,700 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $118,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $110,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $105,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $103,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $101,300 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $100,700 |
| Napa, CA | $100,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $99,030 |
| Modesto, CA | $99,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $98,520 |
| Salinas, CA | $98,340 |
| Merced, CA | $98,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $97,720 |
| Visalia, CA | $97,270 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $95,550 |
| Redding, CA | $92,690 |
| Fresno, CA | $92,200 |
| Yuba City, CA | $90,840 |
| Hanford, CA | $89,430 |
| El Centro, CA | $88,580 |
| Chico, CA | $84,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for network and computer systems administrators.
| 3. Massachusetts | $111,000 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $111,000 |
| 5. Virginia | $109,600 |
| 6. California | $106,400 |
| 7. Connecticut | $105,900 |
| 8. New York | $105,800 |
| 9. Washington | $103,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a network and computer systems administrator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $51.17 ($106,400 a year).
Do network and computer systems administrators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $106,400 against $99,130 nationally, 7% more.
Where does California rank for network and computer systems administrator pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays network and computer systems administrators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $133,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.