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 $194,090, a Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $122,253, a Network Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $142,214, a Network Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $169,824, a Network Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $200,230,

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 $218,914, California $218,084, Massachusetts $215,178. 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: $197,800; Network Operations and Administration Director: $187,200; Network Operations Director: $187,143; Network Director: $170,140; Director Of Network Engineering: $170,064.

Network Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Engineering Director make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Engineering Director in Delaware is $200,230 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): $211,980
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $184,492 to $206,380
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,163

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Network Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,380	$17,198	$3,969	$99
Average	$200,230	$16,686	$3,851	$96
25th Percentile	$184,492	$15,374	$3,548	$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): $194,090
Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $122,253
Network Engineering Manager (12+ years): $142,214
Network Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $169,824
Network Engineering Director (12+ years): $200,230

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Network Engineer VI	10-12 years	$194,090
Network Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$122,253
Network Engineering Manager	12+ years	$142,214
Network Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$169,824
Network Engineering Director	12+ years	$200,230

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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: $218,914.
California: $218,084.
Massachusetts: $215,178.

District of Columbia $218,914 California $218,084 Massachusetts $215,178 Washington $214,387 New Jersey $214,308 Alaska $214,031 Connecticut $211,302 New York $210,195

Hawaii $206,656 Rhode Island $204,995 Maryland $203,868 Minnesota $202,326 Colorado $201,733 Illinois $201,535 Oregon $200,784 Delaware $200,230

New Hampshire $199,882 Virginia $199,103 Pennsylvania $196,829 Nevada $195,682 North Dakota $195,307 Michigan $194,714 Wisconsin $194,496 Vermont $194,061

Texas $192,855 Maine $192,776 Arizona $192,657 Ohio $192,519 Georgia $190,700 Indiana $189,790 Wyoming $189,613 Utah $189,336

Iowa $189,217 Kansas $188,268 Louisiana $187,991 North Carolina $187,892 Missouri $187,853 Florida $187,082 Montana $186,667 Nebraska $186,271

Kentucky $186,054 South Carolina $185,263 Tennessee $184,768 Idaho $184,571 New Mexico $183,127 Oklahoma $182,811 Alabama $181,644 South Dakota $179,687

Arkansas $178,619 West Virginia $178,046 Mississippi $176,326

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: $199,328
Little Creek: $200,788
Magnolia: $200,499

Lincoln, DE $199,328 Little Creek, DE $200,788 Magnolia, DE $200,499 Milford, DE $199,835 Marydel, DE $200,163 Millsboro, DE $198,492 Millville, DE $198,799 Milton, DE $199,143

Nassau, DE $199,287 Ocean View, DE $198,765 Rehoboth Beach, DE $199,147 Seaford, DE $199,259 Selbyville, DE $198,435 Smyrna, DE $200,926 Viola, DE $200,001 Woodside, DE $200,538

Bear, DE $200,076 Newark, DE $200,001 Claymont, DE $200,410 Delaware City, DE $200,200 Hockessin, DE $199,983 Kirkwood, DE $200,163 Middletown, DE $200,240 Montchanin, DE $200,028

New Castle, DE $200,058 Odessa, DE $200,339 Port Penn, DE $200,473 Rockland, DE $200,048 Saint Georges, DE $200,177 Townsend, DE $200,485 Winterthur, DE $200,072 Lewes, DE $199,220

Wilmington, DE $199,993 Dover, DE $200,788 Dover Afb, DE $199,730 Bethany Beach, DE $198,555 Bethel, DE $198,761 Bridgeville, DE $199,230 Camden Wyoming, DE $200,222 Cheswold, DE $200,722

Clayton, DE $200,728 Dagsboro, DE $198,417 Delmar, DE $198,099 Ellendale, DE $198,700 Felton, DE $199,819 Fenwick Island, DE $198,460 Frankford, DE $198,114 Frederica, DE $200,016

Georgetown, DE $198,342 Greenwood, DE $199,261 Harbeson, DE $198,553 Harrington, DE $199,566 Hartly, DE $200,187 Houston, DE $199,281 Kenton, DE $200,738 Laurel, DE $198,223

Yorklyn, DE $200,042

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.

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$184,492

Average $200,230/year

$206,380

$15,374

Average $16,686/month

$17,198

$3,548

Average $3,851/week

$3,969

$89

Average $96/hour

$99

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,380	$17,198	$3,969	$99
Average	$200,230	$16,686	$3,851	$96
25th Percentile	$184,492	$15,374	$3,548	$89

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