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Network and Computer Systems Administrators salary in Wisconsin

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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 June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Wisconsin. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$83,650
Mean annual$89,400
Range (10th to 90th)$58,950 to $128,580
Wisconsin employment8,470
State vs national-15.1% vs national

Salary distribution

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

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$58,95025TH$67,150MEDIAN$83,65075TH$102,18090TH$128,580

The middle 50% of workers earn between $67,150 and $102,180, with a median of $83,650.

Real disclosed salaries

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

Public records from 47 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $81,931. 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$69,056
Level II — qualified30$81,432
Level III — experienced11$97,781
Level IV — fully competent2$148,858

Top employers filing for this role

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

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
WIPRO LIMITEDLead Administrator L17$81,931
INFOSYS LIMITEDInfrastructure Consultant 25$80,933
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORPManager JC50 - Network and Computer Systems Administrators4$91,354
Tata Consultancy Services LimitedSystem Administrator3$75,587
Amba SystemsCloud Engineer2$90,000
APG WI LLCNetwork and Computer Systems Administrator2$72,530
NVIDIA CorporationAdmin Unix Advisory2$120,000
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITEDNetwork Administrator2$78,759
AMALGAM TECHNOLOGIES INC.DEVOPS ENGINEER1$85,000
Artify Art Supplies IncIT Administrator1$65,582

Recent sample filings

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

  • Infrastructure Consultant 2 at INFOSYS LIMITED
    $80,933
    MilwaukeeWage Level IIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26076-707551
  • Senior ITAM Technical Consultant at SoftwareOne, Inc.
    $154,715
    MilwaukeeWage Level IVDecided Feb 20, 2026I-200-26043-638077
  • Network Engineer at INTELI PLATFORMS INC
    $86,424
    VeronaWage Level IIDecided Jan 16, 2026I-200-26009-549657
  • IT Administrator at Artify Art Supplies Inc
    $65,582
    MilwaukeeWage Level IDecided Jan 16, 2026I-200-26009-549076
  • Infrastructure Consultant 2 at INFOSYS LIMITED
    $80,933
    FranklinWage Level IIDecided Dec 2, 2025I-200-25328-431751
  • IT System Administrator at ATOS SYNTEL INC
    $87,090
    MadisonWage Level IIIDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-399416
  • Network Engineer at Linkpro Technologies Inc
    $72,946
    Fond du LacWage Level IIDecided Nov 18, 2025I-200-25314-392787
  • Lead Administrator L1 at WIPRO LIMITED
    $80,933
    FranklinWage Level IIDecided Sep 12, 2025I-200-25249-291559

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.

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By seniority

Network and Computer Systems Administrators pay by experience level in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 25 certified offers. The most common variant is Lead Administrator L1 at a median of $81,931.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Lead Administrator L1WIPRO LIMITED7$81,931
Network EngineerCloud88 Inc5$83,824
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorAPG WI LLC4$72,530
Infrastructure ConsultantINFOSYS LIMITED3$80,933
Manager JC50 - Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsCOGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP3$91,354
System AdministratorTata Consultancy Services Limited3$75,587

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

Pay by industry

Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Wisconsin, by industry

Median offered wage across 47 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $81,931.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareWIPRO LIMITED35$81,931
ManufacturingNVIDIA Corporation4$116,750
Retail and wholesaleAPG WI LLC4$72,530
Professional servicesArvato USA LLC2$96,904
Finance and insuranceCapitol Indemnity Corporation1$143,000
HealthcareExact Sciences Corporation1$108,000

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

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Wisconsin over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Wisconsin2023 to 2025
$86,1602023$82,7802024$83,6502025

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 Wisconsin?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Wisconsin is $83,650.
How does Wisconsin compare to the national median for Network and Computer Systems Administrators?
The Wisconsin median is -15.1% versus the BLS national figure of $98,482.
What is the salary range for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Wisconsin?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $58,950 and the 90th-percentile at $128,580, 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.