Network Engineer Salary in the US

$75,800
per year
per month
$6,320
per month
per year
Bonus
$4,850/year
Bonus
$400/month

Network Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Network Engineer is $75,800 per year ($6,320 per month), which is $22,310 (+42%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Network Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $50,700. The highest salaries can exceed $140,000.
$50,700
Low
$75,800
Average salary
$140,000
High
$4,230
Low
$6,320
Average salary
$11,670
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$760
$76,000
$152,760
Salary$50,700 - 140,000
Bonus$760 - 12,760
Total Pay$51,460 - 152,760
$60
$6,340
$12,730
Salary$4,230 - 11,670
Bonus$60 - 1,060
Total Pay$4,290 - 12,730

Network Engineer Salary Range

Low
$50,700
Average salary
$75,800
Senior
$105,400
High
$140,000
Low
$4,230
Average salary
$6,320
Senior
$8,780
High
$11,670
Among Network Engineers in the US, Junior Network Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Network Engineers and Lead Network Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Network Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Google Network Engineer$118K/year
+56% 
Cloud Network Engineer$108K/year
+43% 
Lead Network Engineer$106K/year
+40% 
Senior Network Engineer$105K/year
+39% 
Amazon Network Engineer$105K/year
+38% 
Full Stack Network Engineer$94K/year
+24% 
Microsoft Network Engineer$89K/year
+18% 
Facebook Network Engineer$84K/year
+11% 
Wireless Network Engineer$80K/year
+6% 
Verizon Network Engineer$79K/year
+4% 
Cisco Network Engineer$75K/year
 -1%
Comcast Network Engineer$71K/year
 -7%
Junior Network Engineer$58K/year
 -24%
Associate Network Engineer$54K/year
 -29%

Network Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Network Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $50,700 per year. A mid career Network Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $70,200, while a Senior Network Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $105,400. Network Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn $118,500 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Network Engineer

Late Career▲ +56%
Senior▲ +39%
Average Salary$75,800/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -33%

Gender Breakdown

Female
7%
Male
93%

Network Engineer - Jobs by Location

Network Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Network Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Network Engineer

How much does a Network Engineer make in the US?
A Network Engineer in the US earns an average of $75,800 gross per year, which is about $6,320 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Network Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Network Engineer in the US?
The starting salary of a Network Engineer in the US is around $50,700 gross per year. Junior Network Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Network Engineer in the US?
The highest salary of a Network Engineer in the US can reach and exceed $140,000 gross per year. Senior Network Engineers and Lead Network Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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