Network Security Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Network Security Administrator make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Network Security Administrator in the United States is $117,985 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Network Security Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,394
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,868 to $125,527
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,568
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Network Security Administrator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $125,527 $10,461 $2,414 $60
Average $117,985 $9,832 $2,269 $57
25th Percentile $108,868 $9,072 $2,094 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Network Security Administrator Salaries

A Network Security Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Network Security Administrator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Security Administrator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,777
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,027
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,912
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,187
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,692
Levels Salary
Network S... Level Network Security Administrator$76,777
Network S... Level Network Security Administrator$94,027
Network S... Level Network Security Administrator$117,912
Network S... Level Network Security Administrator$136,187
Network S... Level Network Security Administrator$154,692
$76,777 0 yr
$94,027 < 2 yrs
$117,912 2-4 yrs
$136,187 5-8 yrs
$154,692 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Network Security Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $148,814
  • San Francisco: $147,351
  • Oakland: $144,083

What Skills Can Increase a Network Security Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.32% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Cybersecurity (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. The field is becoming more important due to increased reliance on computer systems, the Internet and wireless network standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and due to the growth of "smart" devices, including smartphones, televisions, and the various devices that constitute the "Internet of things". Due to its complexity, both in terms of politics and technology, cybersecurity is also one of the major challenges in the contemporary world.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
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Analysis 5.32%
Cybersecurity 2.34%
Linux 1.52%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Network Security Administrator's salary.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Python
 $125,064
6%
Communication Skills
 $123,884
5%
AWS
 $122,704
4%
Cybersecurity
 $120,345
2%
Troubleshooting
 $119,165
1%
Incident Response
 $119,165
1%
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Network Security Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Security Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$108,868
Average $117,985/year
$125,527
$9,072
Average $9,832/month
$10,461
$2,094
Average $2,269/week
$2,414
$52
Average $57/hour
$60
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $125,527 $10,461 $2,414 $60
Average $117,985 $9,832 $2,269 $57
25th Percentile $108,868 $9,072 $2,094 $52

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Salary Trends for Network Security Administrator

Salaries for a Network Security Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $110,697 in 2023 to around $110,311 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Security Administrator salary trends, .

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