What are the main factors that influence a Network Engineering Director'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 Engineering Director's salary?

A Network Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $194,083, a Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $122,241, a Network Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $142,205, a Network Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $169,819, a Network Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $200,211,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Engineering Director?

Network Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $218,893, California $218,063, Massachusetts $215,157. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Engineering Director roles make?

Salaries for Network Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: Network Implementation Director: $197,700; Network Operations and Administration Director: $187,100; Network Operations Director: $187,072; Network Director: $170,134; Director Of Network Engineering: $170,060.

Network Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Engineering Director make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Engineering Director in Delaware is $200,211 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $96.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $211,970
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $184,527 to $206,366
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,248

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Network Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,366	$17,197	$3,969	$99
Average	$200,211	$16,684	$3,850	$96
25th Percentile	$184,527	$15,377	$3,549	$89

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Key Factors That Influence Network Engineering Director Salaries

A Network Engineering Director'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Network Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Engineering Director'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 VI (10-12 years): $194,083
Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $122,241
Network Engineering Manager (12+ years): $142,205
Network Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $169,819
Network Engineering Director (12+ years): $200,211

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Network Engineer VI	10-12 years	$194,083
Network Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$122,241
Network Engineering Manager	12+ years	$142,205
Network Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$169,819
Network Engineering Director	12+ years	$200,211

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How Do Network Engineering Director 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 Engineering Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $218,893.
California: $218,063.
Massachusetts: $215,157.

District of Columbia $218,893 California $218,063 Massachusetts $215,157 Washington $214,366 New Jersey $214,287 Alaska $214,010 Connecticut $211,282 New York $210,175

Hawaii $206,636 Rhode Island $204,975 Maryland $203,848 Minnesota $202,306 Colorado $201,713 Illinois $201,516 Oregon $200,764 Delaware $200,211

New Hampshire $199,863 Virginia $199,084 Pennsylvania $196,810 Nevada $195,664 North Dakota $195,288 Michigan $194,695 Wisconsin $194,477 Vermont $194,043

Texas $192,837 Maine $192,758 Arizona $192,639 Ohio $192,500 Georgia $190,682 Indiana $189,772 Wyoming $189,594 Utah $189,318

Iowa $189,199 Kansas $188,250 Louisiana $187,973 North Carolina $187,874 Missouri $187,835 Florida $187,064 Montana $186,649 Nebraska $186,253

Kentucky $186,036 South Carolina $185,245 Tennessee $184,751 Idaho $184,553 New Mexico $183,110 Oklahoma $182,793 Alabama $181,627 South Dakota $179,670

Arkansas $178,602 West Virginia $178,029 Mississippi $176,309

Top Paying Cities for Network Engineering Directors

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:

Lincoln: $207,209
Little Creek: $205,292
Magnolia: $206,142

Lincoln, DE $207,209 Little Creek, DE $205,292 Magnolia, DE $206,142 Milford, DE $207,209 Marydel, DE $204,521 Millsboro, DE $207,209 Millville, DE $208,593 Milton, DE $207,209

Nassau, DE $207,209 Ocean View, DE $208,593 Rehoboth Beach, DE $208,593 Seaford, DE $205,035 Selbyville, DE $208,593 Smyrna, DE $204,283 Viola, DE $206,142 Woodside, DE $205,549

Bear, DE $202,781 Newark, DE $202,860 Claymont, DE $203,018 Delaware City, DE $202,860 Hockessin, DE $203,018 Kirkwood, DE $202,860 Middletown, DE $203,868 Montchanin, DE $203,018

New Castle, DE $203,018 Odessa, DE $204,145 Port Penn, DE $202,306 Rockland, DE $203,018 Saint Georges, DE $202,860 Townsend, DE $203,848 Winterthur, DE $203,018 Lewes, DE $207,209

Wilmington, DE $203,018 Dover, DE $205,193 Dover Afb, DE $205,667 Bethany Beach, DE $208,593 Bethel, DE $205,035 Bridgeville, DE $207,209 Camden Wyoming, DE $205,410 Cheswold, DE $204,718

Clayton, DE $204,204 Dagsboro, DE $208,593 Delmar, DE $205,035 Ellendale, DE $207,209 Felton, DE $207,209 Fenwick Island, DE $208,593 Frankford, DE $208,593 Frederica, DE $207,209

Georgetown, DE $207,209 Greenwood, DE $207,209 Harbeson, DE $207,209 Harrington, DE $207,209 Hartly, DE $204,105 Houston, DE $207,209 Kenton, DE $204,204 Laurel, DE $205,035

Yorklyn, DE $203,018

Network Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Engineering Director'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$184,527

Average $200,211/year

$206,366

$15,377

Average $16,684/month

$17,197

$3,549

Average $3,850/week

$3,969

$89

Average $96/hour

$99

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,366	$17,197	$3,969	$99
Average	$200,211	$16,684	$3,850	$96
25th Percentile	$184,527	$15,377	$3,549	$89

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