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Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Indiana

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-56%offers
+0.8%wages
heat28/100

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$80,490
Mean annual$86,790
Range (10th to 90th)$55,380 to $124,160
Indiana employment5,050
State vs national-16.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Indiana network and computer systems administrators fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$55,38025TH$64,890MEDIAN$80,49075TH$99,69090TH$124,160

The middle 50% of workers earn between $64,890 and $99,690, with a median of $80,490.

Real disclosed salaries

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Indiana: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 73 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $76,565. 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 — entry9$72,720
Level II — qualified45$75,962
Level III — experienced10$106,076
Level IV — fully competent6$115,120

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
INFOSYS LIMITEDInfrastructure Consultant 214$75,962
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITEDSystem Administrator9$75,962
Amazon Data Services, IncDCO Technician IV4$69,056
Tata Consultancy Services LimitedSystem Administrator4$75,962
SMB IT, Inc.Senior Associate, Engineering4$82,400
OneMain General Services CorporationNetwork Operations Manager2$73,133
National Government Services, Inc.Infrastructure Services Engineer Senior2$107,153
MICROLAND LIMITEDSENIOR SME- DIGITAL VOICE2$75,962
WIPRO LIMITEDLead Administrator L22$81,181
Eli Lilly and CompanyManager, Manufacturing IT Systems2$115,000

Recent sample filings

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

  • Network Administrator at TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC
    $80,080
    IndianapolisDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485264
  • Network Engineer at Congensys Corp.
    $71,000
    EvansvilleDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-473195
  • System Administrator at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
    $76,565
    IndianapolisDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-393705
  • Finance Systems Administrator at Inari Agriculture, Inc.
    $120,000
    West LafayetteWage Level IVDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25265-325748
  • Infrastructure Consultant 2 at INFOSYS LIMITED
    $76,565
    IndianapolisWage Level IIDecided Sep 24, 2025I-200-25260-314053
  • Infrastructure Consultant 2 at INFOSYS LIMITED
    $76,565
    IndianapolisWage Level IIDecided Sep 10, 2025I-200-25246-282585
  • Infrastructure Consultant 3 at INFOSYS LIMITED
    $79,394
    ColumbusWage Level IIIDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25244-279137
  • Infrastructure Consultant 2 at INFOSYS LIMITED
    $76,565
    IndianapolisWage Level IIDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25244-279115

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 Indiana

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 Indiana

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 46 certified offers. The most common variant is System Administrator at a median of $75,962.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
System AdministratorTATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED11$75,962
Infrastructure ConsultantINFOSYS LIMITED10$75,962
Network EngineerCongensys Corp.8$69,966
Network AdministratorTATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED7$80,080
DCO TechnicianAmazon Data Services, Inc4$69,056
Consultant - Infrastructure Management - USINFOSYS LIMITED3$75,962
Infrastructure Services Engineer SeniorNational Government Services, Inc.3$107,153

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

Pay by industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Indiana, by industry

Median offered wage across 72 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $75,962.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareINFOSYS LIMITED53$75,962
Finance and insuranceSMB IT, Inc.7$97,375
ManufacturingEli Lilly and Company5$100,000
Professional servicesOneMain General Services Corporation4$108,079
Retail and wholesaleADESA, Inc.1$145,139
Real estateRCI, LLC1$110,240
HealthcareIndiana University Health, Inc.1$100,000

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Indiana2023 to 2024
$78,4002023$80,4902024

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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Top metros in Indiana

Metro-level salary data for network and computer systems administrators in major Indiana metropolitan areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Indiana?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Indiana is $80,490.
How does Indiana compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?
The Indiana median is -16.1% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Indiana?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $55,380 and the 90th-percentile at $124,160, 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.