Network and Computer Systems Administrators wage levels in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, a Network and Computer Systems Administrators job reaches Level III at $126,111 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 15-1244 · OEWS area 47900 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Network and Computer Systems Administrators (SOC 15-1244), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$85,364$41.04
Level II2$105,748$50.84
Level III3$126,111$60.63
Level IV4$146,495$70.43

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $135,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $146,495 (+$11,495). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.

What this occupation covers

Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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