What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Network Engineer 3?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Network Engineer 3 jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Fremont, CA (28.2% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Berlin Corners, VT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Fremont, CA $139,780 $11,648 $2,688 $67.20 Berkeley, CA $133,512 $11,126 $2,567 $64.19 Berlin Corners, VT $133,269 $11,105 $2,562 $64.07 Odenton, MD $131,366 $10,947 $2,526 $63.16 Sitka, AK $131,358 $10,946 $2,526 $63.15 Wyoming, WY $130,043 $10,836 $2,500 $62.52 Menlo Park, CA $128,492 $10,707 $2,471 $61.77 San Francisco, CA $128,467 $10,705 $2,470 $61.76 Palo Alto, CA $128,178 $10,681 $2,464 $61.62 Sunnyvale, CA $127,974 $10,664 $2,461 $61.53

Network Engineer 3

Network Engineer 3 Salary

Q: How much does a Network Engineer 3 make?

The average annual pay for a network engineer 3 in the United States is $109,040 a year — that works out to approximately $52.42 an hour. The middle 80% of Network Engineer 3s earn between $72,000 (10th percentile) and $143,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Network Engineer 3 Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Network Engineer 3 in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Cisco Systems Engineer at $18,175 (16.7%) above Network Engineer 3. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cisco Systems Engineer $127,215 $10,601 $2,446 $61.16 Wireless Network Engineer $109,336 $9,111 $2,102 $52.57 Network Performance Engineer $109,040 $9,086 $2,096 $52.42 Staff Network Engineer $99,330 $8,277 $1,910 $47.75 Ccna Certified $41,734 $3,477 $802 $20.06

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Network Engineer 3 Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$109,040

Columbus

Ohio

$105,321

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How much does a Network Engineer 3 make?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Network Engineer 3 in the United States is $109,040 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $52.42 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,096/week or $9,086/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $158,000 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Network Engineer 3 salaries currently range between $89,000 (25th percentile) to $133,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $143,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Network Engineer 3 varies greatly (by as much as 44500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Network Engineer 3 in your area makes on average $105,321 per year, or $3,719 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $109,040. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Network Engineer 3 salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Network Engineer 3 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 Engineer 3 Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Network Engineer 3 job is above the national average. Topping the list is Fremont, CA, , with Berkeley, CA, and Berlin Corners, VT, close behind in the second and third positions. Berlin Corners, VT, beats the national average by $24,229 (22.2%), and Fremont, CA, furthers that trend with another $30,740 (28.2%) above the $109,040 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Network Engineer 3 appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Fremont, CA, and Sunnyvale, 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 Engineer 3 role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Fremont, CA	$139,780	$11,648	$2,688	$67.20
Berkeley, CA	$133,512	$11,126	$2,567	$64.19
Berlin Corners, VT	$133,269	$11,105	$2,562	$64.07
Odenton, MD	$131,366	$10,947	$2,526	$63.16
Sitka, AK	$131,358	$10,946	$2,526	$63.15
Wyoming, WY	$130,043	$10,836	$2,500	$62.52
Menlo Park, CA	$128,492	$10,707	$2,471	$61.77
San Francisco, CA	$128,467	$10,705	$2,470	$61.76
Palo Alto, CA	$128,178	$10,681	$2,464	$61.62
Sunnyvale, CA	$127,974	$10,664	$2,461	$61.53

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Network Engineer 3 Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Network Engineer 3 category.

For example Cisco Systems Engineer jobs pay as much as $18,175 (16.7%) more than the average Network Engineer 3 salary of $109,040. If you're qualified, finding work as a Cisco Systems Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Network Engineer 3 position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cisco Systems Engineer	$127,215	$10,601	$2,446	$61.16
Wireless Network Engineer	$109,336	$9,111	$2,102	$52.57
Network Performance Engineer	$109,040	$9,086	$2,096	$52.42
Staff Network Engineer	$99,330	$8,277	$1,910	$47.75
Ccna Certified	$41,734	$3,477	$802	$20.06

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

Infographic detailing Network Engineer 3 salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $109,040 per year or $52.42 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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