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Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in District of Columbia

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-55%offers
+5.3%wages
heat36/100

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$114,140
Mean annual$118,910
Range (10th to 90th)$80,520 to $169,550
District of Columbia employment1,480
State vs national+19.0% vs national

Salary distribution

Where District of Columbia network and computer systems administrators fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$80,52025TH$95,950MEDIAN$114,14075TH$136,06090TH$169,550

The middle 50% of workers earn between $95,950 and $136,060, with a median of $114,140.

Real disclosed salaries

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in District of Columbia: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 31 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $105,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry4$82,593
Level II — qualified16$100,000
Level III — experienced7$124,717
Level IV — fully competent2$166,962

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in District of Columbia. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
IMR SOFT LLCOAG Systems Engineer3$126,500
Sripadha IncNetwork and Computer Systems Administrator2$95,000
LTIMindtree LimitedNetwork and Computer Systems Administrator2$120,850
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPSr. Mgr. JC45 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators1$145,330
Thinksocially LLCSystems Administrator1$83,470
iSpace, Inc.Network and Computer Systems Administrator1$105,000
Radiant Innovative, IncNetwork Engineer1$124,717
Advanced Network Management, Inc.Senior Consulting Architect1$195,000
EZ4 Technologies LLCNetwork Engineer1$99,091
SYSTEM SOFT TECHNOLOGIES, LLCCognos Administrator1$100,000

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Sr. Mgr. JC45 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators at COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP
    $145,330
    WashingtonDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-433669
  • Systems Administrator at Thinksocially LLC
    $83,470
    WashingtonDecided Nov 24, 2025I-200-25321-414220
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrator at iSpace, Inc.
    $105,000
    Washington, DCWage Level IIDecided Sep 4, 2025I-200-25239-270560
  • Network Engineer at Radiant Innovative, Inc
    $124,717
    WashingtonWage Level IIIDecided Jul 31, 2025I-200-25205-197882
  • Senior Consulting Architect at Advanced Network Management, Inc.
    $195,000
    WashingtonWage Level IVDecided Jul 29, 2025I-200-25203-193236
  • Network Engineer at EZ4 Technologies LLC
    $99,091
    WashingtonWage Level IIDecided Jul 3, 2025I-200-25177-131856
  • Cognos Administrator at SYSTEM SOFT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    $100,000
    WashingtonWage Level IIDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-117595
  • Tech Architecture Assoc Manager at Accenture LLP
    $121,100
    WashingtonWage Level IIIDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25170-110580

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay by experience level in District of Columbia

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Network and Computer Systems Administrators specialties in District of Columbia

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 9 certified offers. The most common variant is Network and Computer Systems Administrator at a median of $102,500.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorSripadha Inc6$102,500
Network EngineerRadiant Innovative, Inc3$99,091

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in District of Columbia, by industry

Median offered wage across 31 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $100,000.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareIMR SOFT LLC27$100,000
Professional servicesAccenture LLP2$114,050
Nonprofit and civicAuto-ISAC, Inc.1$86,000
Finance and insuranceThe Carlyle Group Employee Co. LLC1$150,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in District of Columbia over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, District of Columbia2023 to 2024
$110,1402023$114,1402024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.9 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    3.9 / 5
  • Systems Analysis

    Technical

    3.9 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    3.9 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    3.9 / 5
  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Technical

    3.9 / 5
  • Information Ordering

    Ability

    3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

  2. 02

    Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

  3. 03

    Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.

  4. 04

    Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.

  5. 05

    Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.

  6. 06

    Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.

  7. 07

    Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.

  8. 08

    Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-4.2%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in District of Columbia?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in District of Columbia is $114,140.
How does District of Columbia compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?
The District of Columbia median is +19.0% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in District of Columbia?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $80,520 and the 90th-percentile at $169,550, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Network and Computer Systems Administrators a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -4.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.