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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Kentucky

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-4.4%wages
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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$81,520
Mean annual$86,140
Range (10th to 90th)$50,810 to $128,530
Kentucky employment2,760
State vs national-15.0% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$50,81025TH$65,930MEDIAN$81,52075TH$102,54090TH$128,530

The middle 50% of workers earn between $65,930 and $102,540, with a median of $81,520.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 34 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $91,950. 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 — entry1$67,891
Level II — qualified17$74,984
Level III — experienced4$109,900
Level IV — fully competent10$136,300

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Humana Inc.Senior Solutions Architect5$140,000
LTIMindtree LimitedNetwork and Computer System Administrator4$100,374
WIPRO LIMITEDLead Administrator L13$73,920
INFOSYS LIMITEDInfrastructure Consultant 22$75,099
Populus Group LLCSr. Systems Engineer2$135,200
SQUAD SOFTWARE, INC.NETWORK ENGINEER2$73,466
Solai & Cameron Technologies, IncMainframe Architect2$176,800
Lexmark International, Inc.Site Reliability Engineer2$120,000
Conduent Commercial Solutions, LLCIT Operations Analyst II1$75,000
Aitium IncCloud Systems Administrator1$95,000

Recent sample filings

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

  • IT Operations Analyst II at Conduent Commercial Solutions, LLC
    $75,000
    LexingtonDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25315-397666
  • Infrastructure Consultant 2 at INFOSYS LIMITED
    $75,213
    LouisvilleDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-344070
  • Sr. Systems Engineer at Populus Group LLC
    $145,600
    LexingtonWage Level IIIDecided Sep 23, 2025I-200-25259-313015
  • Lead Application Architect at Humana Inc.
    $140,000
    LouisvilleWage Level IVDecided Aug 20, 2025I-200-25225-240904
  • Cloud Systems Administrator at Aitium Inc
    $95,000
    FrankfortWage Level IIIDecided Aug 1, 2025I-200-25206-201323
  • NETWORK ENGINEER at SQUAD SOFTWARE, INC.
    $74,131
    LEXINGTONWage Level IIDecided Jul 17, 2025I-200-25191-167018
  • Senior Solutions Architect at Humana Inc.
    $7,280,000
    LouisvilleWage Level IVDecided Jul 10, 2025I-200-25183-148656
  • Network and Computer Administrator at Brillius Technologies Inc dba Brillius Inc
    $67,891
    FlorenceWage Level IDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-122227

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 Kentucky

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 Kentucky

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 10 certified offers. The most common variant is NETWORK ENGINEER at a median of $73,466.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
NETWORK ENGINEERSQUAD SOFTWARE, INC.4$73,466
System AdministratorPLANET-P INC3$74,984
Network and Computer System AdministratorLTIMindtree Limited3$106,848

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

Pay by industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Kentucky, by industry

Median offered wage across 34 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $86,400.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareLTIMindtree Limited23$86,400
Professional servicesHumana Inc.7$140,000
ManufacturingLexmark International, Inc.2$120,000
Media and entertainmentChurchill Downs Incorporated1$85,000
Energy and utilitiesLouisville Water Company1$98,525

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

Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Kentucky2023 to 2024
$80,6902023$81,5202024

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 Kentucky

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Kentucky?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Kentucky is $81,520.
How does Kentucky compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?
The Kentucky median is -15.0% versus the BLS national figure of $95,917.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Kentucky?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $50,810 and the 90th-percentile at $128,530, 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.