Cyber Network Operator

Cyber Network Operator Salary

$46.5K

$132K

$188.5K

$132,641

/year

$63.77

/hour

Cyber Network Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$132,641

Columbus

Ohio

$128,118

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    How much does a Cyber Network Operator make?

    As of Aug 4, 2026, the average annual pay for a Cyber Network Operator in the United States is $132,641 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $63.77 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,550/week or $11,053/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $188,500 and as low as $46,500, the majority of Cyber Network Operator salaries currently range between $117,000 (25th percentile) to $147,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $181,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Cyber Network Operator varies greatly (by as much as 30500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Cyber Network Operator in your area makes on average $128,118 per year, or $4,523 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $132,641. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Cyber Network Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Cyber Network Operator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Cyber Network Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Cyber Network Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Palmdale, CA, , with Pennington County, SD, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $29,770 (22.4%), and Palmdale, CA, furthers that trend with another $64,934 (49.0%) above the $132,641 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Cyber Network Operator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 23% between Palmdale, CA, and San Jose, CA, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Cyber Network Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Palmdale, CA

    $197,575

    $94.99

    Pennington County, SD

    $163,109

    $78.42

    Berkeley, CA

    $162,411

    $78.08

    Hanalei, HI

    $160,399

    $77.11

    Sitka, AK

    $159,790

    $76.82

    Palo Alto, CA

    $156,316

    $75.15

    San Francisco, CA

    $156,274

    $75.13

    Santa Clara, CA

    $155,778

    $74.89

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $155,674

    $74.84

    San Jose, CA

    $155,454

    $74.74

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Cyber Network Operator Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Cyber Network Operator job category, we found that Lease Manager jobs have average salaries similar than Cyber Network Operator jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lease Manager

    $82,454

    $39.64

    Resident Experience Manager

    $48,436

    $23.29

    Residential Leasing Agent

    $45,756

    $22.00

    Tax Credit Leasing Consultant

    $39,569

    $19.02

    Apartment Leasing Manager

    $38,184

    $18.36

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    Infographic detailing Cyber Network Operator salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $132,641 per year or $63.77 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.