As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Engineering Director in the United States is $195,899. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $167,451 to a high of $221,065, with most professionals earning between $181,008 and $209,072.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $209,072 | $17,423 | $4,021 | $101 |
| Average | $195,899 | $16,325 | $3,767 | $94 |
| 25th Percentile | $181,008 | $15,084 | $3,481 | $87 |
An entry-level Network Engineering Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $186,787. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $188,120. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $189,898. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $192,565, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $195,899.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Network Engineering Director | $186,787 |
| Intermediate Level Network Engineering Director | $188,120 |
| Senior Level Network Engineering Director | $189,898 |
| Specialist Level Network Engineering Director | $192,565 |
| Expert Level Network Engineering Director | $195,899 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Network Engineering Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $172,685 in 2023 to approximately $169,716 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Network Engineering Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $195,899 | 74.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,294 | 5.0% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,228 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,918 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.2% | ||
| Pension | $10,579 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $24,111 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $264,380 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Network Engineering Director is $195,899. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Network Engineering Director is $94; the average weekly pay of Network Engineering Director is $3,767; the average monthly pay of Network Engineering Director is $16,325.
A Network Engineering Director'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 Engineering Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Network Engineering Director is $245,853.
The highest pay for Network Engineering Director is $221,065.
The lowest pay for Network Engineering Director is $167,451.
Plans, designs, and develops all aspects of network systems that will meet an organization's requirements for performance, security, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Identifies network requirements for hardware, software, and services that will provide optimal solutions and meet the capacity requirement for the organization. Directs network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies. Develops monitoring, maintenance, expansion, contingency, and recovery plans and strategies to ensure the network is responsive to changes in demand. Keeps abreast with the latest technologies and best practices and utilizes vendors and providers to provide additional resources to support networks. Usually is certified and has deep knowledge of vendor-specific products. Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to a functional head. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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