Network Engineering

Network Engineering Salary

$31K

$105K

$158K

$109,040

/year

$52.42

/hour

Network Engineering Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$109,040

Columbus

Ohio

$105,321

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    How much does a Network Engineering make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Network Engineering 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 Engineering 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 Engineering 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 Engineering 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 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Network Engineering salaries.

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

    Find your next high paying job as a Network Engineering on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Network Engineering Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Network Engineering 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 Engineering 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 Engineering role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Fremont, CA

    $139,780

    $67.20

    Berkeley, CA

    $133,512

    $64.19

    Berlin Corners, VT

    $133,269

    $64.07

    Odenton, MD

    $131,366

    $63.16

    Wyoming, WY

    $130,043

    $62.52

    Santa Clara, CA

    $128,773

    $61.91

    Palo Alto, CA

    $128,502

    $61.78

    Menlo Park, CA

    $128,498

    $61.78

    San Francisco, CA

    $128,467

    $61.76

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $127,974

    $61.53

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Network Engineering Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Network Engineering job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Network Engineering jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Network Engineering salary across the United States as of May 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.