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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Network Programming jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and San Francisco, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $150,605 $12,550 $2,896 $72.41 Sitka, AK $148,175 $12,347 $2,849 $71.24 San Francisco, CA $144,915 $12,076 $2,786 $69.67 Santa Clara, CA $144,455 $12,037 $2,777 $69.45 Sunnyvale, CA $144,359 $12,029 $2,776 $69.40 Livermore, CA $144,277 $12,023 $2,774 $69.36 San Jose, CA $144,154 $12,012 $2,772 $69.30 Santa Cruz, CA $142,023 $11,835 $2,731 $68.28 Arlington, VA $141,545 $11,795 $2,722 $68.05 Oakland, CA $141,262 $11,771 $2,716 $67.91

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Q: How much does a Network Programming make?

The average annual pay for a network programming in the United States is $123,000 a year — that works out to approximately $59.13 an hour. The middle 80% of Network Programmings earn between $62,500 (10th percentile) and $200,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Network Programming in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Arista at $118,295 (96.2%) above Network Programming. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Arista $241,295 $20,107 $4,640 $116.01 Ccie $129,747 $10,812 $2,495 $62.38 Jncis $116,743 $9,728 $2,245 $56.13 Staff Network Engineer $99,330 $8,277 $1,910 $47.75 Junior Network Engineer $65,136 $5,428 $1,252 $31.32

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Network Programming Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$123,000

Columbus

Ohio

$118,805

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How much does a Network Programming make?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Network Programming in the United States is $123,000 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $59.13 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,365/week or $10,250/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $399,000 and as low as $59,500, the majority of Network Programming salaries currently range between $66,500 (25th percentile) to $128,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $200,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Network Programming varies greatly (by as much as 61500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Network Programming in your area makes on average $118,805 per year, or $4,195 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $123,000. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Network Programming salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Network Programming 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 Programming Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Network Programming 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 $21,915 (17.8%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $27,605 (22.4%) above the $123,000 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, CA, and Oakland, 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 Programming role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$150,605	$12,550	$2,896	$72.41
Sitka, AK	$148,175	$12,347	$2,849	$71.24
San Francisco, CA	$144,915	$12,076	$2,786	$69.67
Santa Clara, CA	$144,455	$12,037	$2,777	$69.45
Sunnyvale, CA	$144,359	$12,029	$2,776	$69.40
Livermore, CA	$144,277	$12,023	$2,774	$69.36
San Jose, CA	$144,154	$12,012	$2,772	$69.30
Santa Cruz, CA	$142,023	$11,835	$2,731	$68.28
Arlington, VA	$141,545	$11,795	$2,722	$68.05
Oakland, CA	$141,262	$11,771	$2,716	$67.91

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

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

For example Arista jobs pay as much as $118,295 (96.2%) more than the average Network Programming salary of $123,000. If you're qualified, finding work as a Arista may help you make more money than that of the average Network Programming position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Arista	$241,295	$20,107	$4,640	$116.01
Ccie	$129,747	$10,812	$2,495	$62.38
Jncis	$116,743	$9,728	$2,245	$56.13
Staff Network Engineer	$99,330	$8,277	$1,910	$47.75
Junior Network Engineer	$65,136	$5,428	$1,252	$31.32

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Infographic detailing Network Programming salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $123,000 per year or $59.13 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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