What are the main factors that influence a Network Engineer III's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Network Engineer 's salary?

A Network Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,880, a Network Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,108, a Network Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $113,843, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $133,792, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $153,184,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Engineer III?

Network Engineer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Engineer III roles are District of Columbia $126,047, California $125,569, Massachusetts $123,895. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Network Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,660; DevOps Engineer III: $135,750; Network Architect III: $120,003; Telecommunications Network Engineer III: $118,390; Telecommunications Engineer III: $118,317.

How do different companies affect a Network Engineer III's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Network Engineer III roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Network Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does a Network Engineer III make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Engineer III in the United States is $113,843 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Network Engineer III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,219
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,642 to $122,415
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,175

10% $98,175

50% (Median) $113,843

90% $130,219

Network Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,415	$10,201	$2,354	$59
Average	$113,843	$9,487	$2,189	$55
25th Percentile	$105,642	$8,804	$2,032	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Network Engineer III Salaries

A Network Engineer III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Network Engineer III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Engineer III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Network Engineer I (0-2 years): $78,880
Network Engineer II (2-4 years): $94,108
Network Engineer III (4-7 years): $113,843
Network Engineer IV (7+ years): $133,792
Network Engineer V (7-10 years): $153,184

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Network Engineer I	0-2 years	$78,880
Network Engineer II	2-4 years	$94,108
Network Engineer III	4-7 years	$113,843
Network Engineer IV	7+ years	$133,792
Network Engineer V	7-10 years	$153,184

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How Do Network Engineer IIIs Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Network Engineer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,047.
California: $125,569.
Massachusetts: $123,895.

District of Columbia $126,047 California $125,569 Massachusetts $123,895 Washington $123,440 New Jersey $123,394 Alaska $123,235 Connecticut $121,664 New York $121,026

Hawaii $118,989 Rhode Island $118,032 Maryland $117,384 Minnesota $116,496 Colorado $116,154 Illinois $116,040 Oregon $115,608 Delaware $115,289

New Hampshire $115,088 Virginia $114,640 Pennsylvania $113,331 Nevada $112,670 North Dakota $112,454 Michigan $112,113 Wisconsin $111,987 Vermont $111,737

Texas $111,042 Maine $110,997 Arizona $110,929 Ohio $110,849 Georgia $109,802 Indiana $109,278 Wyoming $109,175 Utah $109,016

Iowa $108,948 Kansas $108,401 Louisiana $108,242 North Carolina $108,185 Missouri $108,162 Florida $107,718 Montana $107,479 Nebraska $107,251

Kentucky $107,126 South Carolina $106,671 Tennessee $106,386 Idaho $106,272 New Mexico $105,441 Oklahoma $105,259 Alabama $104,588 South Dakota $103,461

Arkansas $102,846 West Virginia $102,516 Mississippi $101,525

Top Paying Cities for Network Engineer III

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $143,590
San Francisco: $142,018
Oakland: $139,025

San Jose, CA $143,590

San Francisco, CA $142,018

Oakland, CA $139,025

New York, NY $131,078

Paramus, NJ $129,484

Queens Village, NY $129,478

Passaic, NJ $129,370

Bergenfield, NJ $129,360

Stamford, CT $129,109

Huntington, NY $129,063

Newark, NJ $128,221

Bridgeport, CT $127,981

Vallejo, CA $127,755

New Brunswick, NJ $127,709

Petaluma, CA $127,641

Middlesex, NJ $127,424

Somerset, NJ $127,345

Santa Cruz, CA $127,197

Boston, MA $126,502

Monterey, CA $126,103

Seattle, WA $125,842

Santa Rosa, CA $125,819

Los Angeles, CA $125,785

Juneau, AK $125,489

Washington, DC $125,364

Orange, CA $124,959

Santa Ana, CA $124,658

Long Beach, CA $124,544

Anaheim, CA $124,521

Anchorage, AK $124,465

Santa Maria, CA $124,123

Everett, WA $124,100

Danbury, CT $123,700

Bremerton, WA $123,542

Tacoma, WA $123,133

New Suffolk, NY $123,130

Sacramento, CA $123,098

Santa Barbara, CA $122,973

Trenton, NJ $122,848

San Diego, CA $122,848

Brockton, MA $122,723

Fairbanks, AK $122,444

Lompoc, CA $122,154

Lowell, MA $122,061

Ventura, CA $122,040

Nashua, NH $122,017

Stockton, CA $122,006

Modesto, CA $121,174

Poughkeepsie, NY $120,924

Olympia, WA $120,708

Kennewick, WA $120,708

New Haven, CT $120,662

Lawrence, MA $120,252

Hartford, CT $120,139

Riverside, CA $120,116

New Bedford, MA $120,002

Richland, WA $120,002

Bakersfield, CA $119,843

San Bernardino, CA $119,797

New Britain, CT $119,786

Atlantic City, NJ $119,786

New London, CT $119,740

Norwich, CT $119,706

Portsmouth, NH $119,683

Boulder, CO $119,442

Portland, OR $119,285

Worcester, MA $119,273

Minneapolis, MN $118,920

Philadelphia, PA $118,761

Honolulu, HI $118,385

Saint Paul, MN $118,331

Vineland, NJ $118,306

Providence, RI $117,976

Chicago, IL $117,645

Bellingham, WA $117,509

Springfield, MA $117,418

Baltimore, MD $117,384

Chico, CA $117,099

Pittsfield, MA $116,792

Manchester, NH $116,575

Spokane, WA $116,074

Denver, CO $116,063

Albany, NY $115,528

Troy, NY $115,482

Nassau, NY $115,361

Schenectady, NY $115,243

Wilmington, DE $115,152

Burlington, VT $114,993

Salem, OR $114,947

Portland, ME $114,594

Yakima, WA $114,481

Rochester, MN $114,128

Reno, NV $114,071

Fresno, CA $114,071

Milwaukee, WI $113,968

Detroit, MI $113,854

Ann Arbor, MI $113,835

Allentown, PA $113,820

Colorado Springs, CO $113,627

Syracuse, NY $113,570

Carson City, NV $113,570

Houston, TX $113,410

Eugene, OR $113,353

Gary, IN $113,217

Springfield, OR $113,126

Bismarck, ND $113,103

Galveston, TX $113,023

Medford, OR $112,853

Fort Collins, CO $112,807

Concord, NH $112,750

Austin, TX $112,716

Mesa, AZ $112,477

Reading, PA $112,465

Phoenix, AZ $112,454

Dallas, TX $112,420

Saint Cloud, MN $112,311

Madison, WI $112,158

Utica, NY $111,851

Rochester, NY $111,669

Des Moines, IA $111,657

Raleigh, NC $111,646

Atlanta, GA $111,475

Battle Creek, MI $111,441

Salt Lake City, UT $111,407

Lancaster, PA $111,236

Harrisburg, PA $111,077

Kansas City, MO $110,963

Champaign, IL $110,940

Kansas City, KS $110,940

Fort Worth, TX $110,929

Columbus, OH $110,909

Boca Raton, FL $110,883

Pittsburgh, PA $110,838

Richmond, VA $110,792

Indianapolis, IN $110,769

Cleveland, OH $110,758

Las Vegas, NV $110,621

Cincinnati, OH $110,621

Petersburg, VA $110,450

Huntsville, AL $110,280

Lansing, MI $110,203

Lebanon, PA $110,189

Pueblo, CO $110,177

Appleton, WI $110,143

Buffalo, NY $110,098

Dayton, OH $110,063

Racine, WI $110,041

Charlotte, NC $110,029

Saint Louis, MO $109,995

York, PA $109,927

Elkhart, IN $109,927

Gastonia, NC $109,905

Billings, MT $109,878

Beaumont, TX $109,847

Lorain, OH $109,824

Benton Harbor, MI $109,802

Toledo, OH $109,779

Binghamton, NY $109,722

Rock Hill, SC $109,710

Rockford, IL $109,654

Springfield, IL $109,608

Elyria, OH $109,597

Fargo, ND $109,597

Flagstaff, AZ $109,517

Fort Lauderdale, FL $109,449

Duluth, MN $109,380

Miami, FL $109,380

Cheyenne, WY $109,301

Grand Forks, ND $109,301

Bangor, ME $109,050

Cedar Rapids, IA $108,925

Durham, NC $108,877

Louisville, KY $108,868

Grand Rapids, MI $108,845

Hialeah, FL $108,834

Casper, WY $108,675

Scranton, PA $108,538

New Orleans, LA $108,504

Virginia Beach, VA $108,492

Akron, OH $108,435

Peoria, IL $108,287

Sarasota, FL $108,265

Nashville, TN $108,185

Omaha, NE $108,185

Green Bay, WI $108,185

Baton Rouge, LA $108,128

Charleston, SC $108,105

Jamestown, NY $108,048

Davenport, IA $108,048

Tucson, AZ $107,991

Saint Petersburg, FL $107,923

Tampa, FL $107,900

Evansville, IN $107,832

Port Arthur, TX $107,832

Bradenton, FL $107,787

Santa Fe, NM $107,582

Orlando, FL $107,377

Clearwater, FL $107,343

Canton, OH $107,103

La Crosse, WI $107,103

Albuquerque, NM $107,035

Newport News, VA $107,024

High Point, NC $106,990

Ogden, UT $106,944

Corpus Christi, TX $106,853

Norfolk, VA $106,785

Laramie, WY $106,785

Rock Island, IL $106,716

Saginaw, MI $106,694

Jacksonville, FL $106,682

Salisbury, NC $106,660

Boise, ID $106,637

Moline, IL $106,580

Fort Myers, FL $106,546

Memphis, TN $106,523

Tulsa, OK $106,466

Waterloo, IA $106,398

Spartanburg, SC $106,284

Lincoln, NE $106,227

Fort Wayne, IN $106,204

Provo, UT $106,193

Cedar Falls, IA $106,056

San Antonio, TX $106,011

Greensboro, NC $105,965

South Bend, IN $105,954

Savannah, GA $105,828

Muskegon, MI $105,783

Birmingham, AL $105,772

Winston Salem, NC $105,716

Lake Charles, LA $105,441

Anderson, IN $105,419

Lexington, KY $105,384

Augusta, GA $105,350

Greenville, SC $105,350

Lima, OH $105,259

Wichita, KS $105,248

Tuscaloosa, AL $105,248

Columbia, SC $105,145

Springfield, OH $105,123

Asheville, NC $104,940

Bloomington, IN $104,861

Knoxville, TN $104,451

Shreveport, LA $104,440

Wilmington, NC $104,292

Roanoke, VA $104,292

Topeka, KS $104,087

Frankfort, KY $104,074

Oklahoma City, OK $103,996

Chillicothe, OH $103,950

Longview, TX $103,939

Melbourne, FL $103,927

Sioux Falls, SD $103,745

Mobile, AL $103,734

Terre Haute, IN $103,688

Altoona, PA $103,620

Amarillo, TX $103,540

Killeen, TX $103,506

Fayetteville, AR $103,415

Chattanooga, TN $103,381

Sioux City, IA $103,278

Idaho Falls, ID $103,256

Lynchburg, VA $103,165

Gainesville, FL $103,017

Portsmouth, OH $102,960

Little Rock, AR $102,937

Lafayette, LA $102,891

Youngstown, OH $102,891

Daytona Beach, FL $102,823

Clarksville, TN $102,812

Pensacola, FL $102,800

Temple, TX $102,792

Hopkinsville, KY $102,459

Erie, PA $102,436

Florence, SC $102,390

Charleston, WV $102,208

Great Falls, MT $102,151

Macon, GA $101,992

Tallahassee, FL $101,981

Fayetteville, NC $101,958

Waco, TX $101,935

Helena, MT $101,855

Pine Bluff, AR $101,812

Vincennes, IN $101,673

Lubbock, TX $101,628

Alamogordo, NM $101,559

Twin Falls, ID $101,457

Rapid City, SD $101,423

Jackson, MS $101,218

Huntington, WV $101,210

Greenville, MS $101,206

Parkersburg, WV $101,090

Montgomery, AL $101,070

Wichita Falls, TX $100,956

Springfield, MO $100,956

Biloxi, MS $100,899

Monroe, LA $100,785

Johnstown, PA $100,706

Sumter, SC $100,660

Columbus, GA $100,649

Pascagoula, MS $100,432

Abilene, TX $100,432

Kingsport, TN $100,136

Albany, GA $100,136

Gulfport, MS $100,102

Alexandria, LA $99,726

Fort Smith, AR $99,442

El Paso, TX $99,134

Las Cruces, NM $98,622

Harlingen, TX $98,333

Pocatello, ID $98,315

Florence, AL $98,167

Brownsville, TX $98,144

Mcallen, TX $97,905

Dothan, AL $97,746

Columbus, MS $97,069

Altus, OK $96,539

Lawton, OK $96,323

Pierre, SD $95,913

What Skills Can Increase a Network Engineer III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Networking (Mentioned in 8.34% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
Telecommunications (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Networking	8.34%
Computer Science	2.67%
Telecommunications	1.77%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Network Engineer III's salary.

Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
OSPF: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Innovation	$118,397	4%
Flexibility	$117,258	3%
OSPF	$117,258	3%

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Network Engineer III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Network Engineer III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $127,441. While startup companies pay approximate $107,812.

Network Engineer III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$107,812
Growth Stage	51~500	$114,024
Established	501~5000	$123,067
Enterprise	5000+	$127,441

Network Engineer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Network Engineer III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 130% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Network Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Network Engineer III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Network Engineer III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$170,764	$82.0	50%
Internet	$159,380	$77.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$153,688	$74.0	35%
Financial Services	$147,996	$71.0	30%
Biotechnology	$142,304	$68.0	25%

How Education impacts an Network Engineer III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Network Engineer III enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Network Engineer III with a Bachelor's Degree is between $109,537 and $114,931.

Typical Education for Network Engineer III
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.5%
High School	22.5%
Associates	13.8%
Bachelors	45.3%
Masters	15.7%
Doctorate	1.0%

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Network Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Engineer III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$105,642

Average $113,843/year

$122,415

$8,804

Average $9,487/month

$10,201

$2,032

Average $2,189/week

$2,354

$51

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,415	$10,201	$2,354	$59
Average	$113,843	$9,487	$2,189	$55
25th Percentile	$105,642	$8,804	$2,032	$51

Network Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Network Engineer III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Network Engineer IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $133,792 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Network Engineer III

Salaries for a Network Engineer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,327 in 2023 to around $104,352 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Engineer III salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Network Engineer III

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Common company salaries for Network Engineer III

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C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Network Engineer III

1. Where can a Network Engineer III earn the most?

A Network Engineer III's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Network Engineer III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Network Engineer III is $143,590.

2. What is the highest pay for Network Engineer III?

The highest pay for Network Engineer III is $130,219.

3. What is the lowest pay for Network Engineer III?

The lowest pay for Network Engineer III is $98,175.

4. What are the responsibilities of Network Engineer III?

Develops and deploys plans and designs of network systems that will meet an organization's requirements for performance, security, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Conducts network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Defines monitoring, maintenance, expansion, contingency, and recovery plans and strategies to ensure the network is responsive to changes in demand. Troubleshoots network issues and develops appropriate solutions, resources, and deployment processes. Keeps informed of the latest technologies to enhance knowledge of networking hardware, software, and best practices. May be certified in vendor-specific products. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Network Engineer III?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Network Engineer III roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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