Network Control Operator

Network Control Operator Salary

$31K

$62K

$89K

$64,093

/year

$30.81

/hour

Network Control Operator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$64,093

Columbus

Ohio

$61,907

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    How much does a Network Control Operator make?

    As of Jul 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Network Control Operator in the United States is $64,093 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.81 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,232/week or $5,341/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $89,000 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Network Control Operator salaries currently range between $56,000 (25th percentile) to $73,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $77,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Network Control Operator varies greatly (by as much as 17500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Network Control Operator in your area makes on average $61,907 per year, or $2,186 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $64,093. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Network Control Operator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Network Control 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 Network Control Operator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Network Control Operator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $11,419 (17.8%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $14,385 (22.4%) above the $64,093 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Berkeley, CA, and Santa Cruz, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Network Control Operator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $78,478

    $37.73

    Sitka, AK

    $77,211

    $37.12

    San Francisco, CA

    $75,512

    $36.30

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $75,223

    $36.16

    Livermore, CA

    $75,180

    $36.14

    San Jose, CA

    $75,116

    $36.11

    Waimea, HI

    $74,754

    $35.94

    Santa Clara, CA

    $74,689

    $35.91

    Daly City, CA

    $74,264

    $35.70

    Santa Cruz, CA

    $74,006

    $35.58

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

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Network Control Operator category.

    For example Mahindra jobs pay as much as $111,215 (173.5%) more than the average Network Control Operator salary of $64,093. If you're qualified, finding work as a Mahindra may help you make more money than that of the average Network Control Operator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Mahindra

    $175,308

    $84.28

    Public Health Supervisor

    $86,568

    $41.62

    Fleet Maintenance Manager

    $85,184

    $40.95

    Hse Auditor

    $72,633

    $34.92

    Harry And David

    $40,349

    $19.40

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Network Control Operator salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $64,093 per year or $30.81 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.