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Hourly Wage for Network Planning Analyst IV Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Network Planning Analyst IV?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Network Planning Analyst IV in the United States is $68, which translates to an annual salary of about $140,509.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61 to $72 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55 per hour
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Network Planning Analyst IV Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $149,767 $12,481 $2,880 $72
Average $140,509 $11,709 $2,702 $68
25th Percentile $126,993 $10,583 $2,442 $61
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Key Factors That Influence Network Planning Analyst IV Salaries

A Network Planning Analyst IV'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 Planning Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Planning Analyst IV'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 Planning Analyst II (2-4 years): $94,547
  • Network Planning Analyst III (4-7 years): $119,961
  • Network Planning Analyst IV (7+ years): $140,509
  • Network Planning Analyst V (7-10 years): $162,160
  • Network Planning Supervisor (10+ years): $123,179
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Network Planning Analyst II2-4 years$94,547
Network Planning Analyst III4-7 years$119,961
Network Planning Analyst IV7+ years$140,509
Network Planning Analyst V7-10 years$162,160
Network Planning Supervisor10+ years$123,179
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How Do Network Planning Analyst IV 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 Planning Analyst IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $155,572.
  • California: $154,981.
  • Massachusetts: $152,916.

Top Paying Cities for Network Planning Analyst IVs

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: $177,224
  • San Francisco: $175,284
  • Oakland: $171,590

What Skills Can Increase a Network Planning Analyst IV's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 17.28% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Aviation (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Aviation is the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. Aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air balloons and airships.
  • Emergency Management (Mentioned in 1.23% Job Postings): Emergency management is the organization and management of the resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies (preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery). The aim is to reduce the harmful effects of all hazards, including disasters. The World Health Organization defines an emergency as the state in which normal procedures are interrupted, and immediate measures need to be taken to prevent that state turning into a disaster. Thus, emergency management is crucial to avoid the disruption transforming into a disaster, which is even harder to recover from. Emergency management is a related term but should not be equated to disaster management.[citation needed]
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Planning 17.28%
Aviation 1.23%
Emergency Management 1.23%
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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 Planning Analyst IV's salary.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Disaster Recovery: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Troubleshooting
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8%
Disaster Recovery
 $151,750
8%
Analysis
 $148,940
6%
Leadership
 $146,129
4%
Network Monitoring
 $144,724
3%
Lifecycle Management
 $144,724
3%
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How Education impacts a Network Planning Analyst IV's Salary?

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

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Network Planning Analyst IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $127,825 and $136,142).

Network Planning Analyst IV Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Network Planning Analyst IV
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.7%
High School 6.7%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 46.7%
Masters 20.0%
Doctorate 6.7%
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Network Planning Analyst IV Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Planning Analyst IV'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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Average $140,509/year
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Average $68/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $149,767 $12,481 $2,880 $72
Average $140,509 $11,709 $2,702 $68
25th Percentile $126,993 $10,583 $2,442 $61

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Salary Trends for Network Planning Analyst IV

Salaries for a Network Planning Analyst IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $124,562 in 2023 to around $120,347 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Planning Analyst IV salary trends, .

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FAQ about Network Planning Analyst IV

1. What are the responsibilities of Network Planning Analyst IV?

Plans, designs, evaluates, and optimizes network systems. Analyzes a network's performance in metrics like effectiveness, efficiency, or security and identifies areas for improvement. Designs solutions to improve this performance. Communicates and collaborates with other organizational teams to understand how a network operates and fits in with organizational systems and objectives. Develops, updates, and maintains network documentation including diagrams, policies, and procedures. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a project leader or manager. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Network Planning Analyst IV

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Aviation: Aviation is the activities surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. Aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air balloons and airships.

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Emergency Management: Emergency management is the organization and management of the resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies (preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery). The aim is to reduce the harmful effects of all hazards, including disasters. The World Health Organization defines an emergency as the state in which normal procedures are interrupted, and immediate measures need to be taken to prevent that state turning into a disaster. Thus, emergency management is crucial to avoid the disruption transforming into a disaster, which is even harder to recover from. Emergency management is a related term but should not be equated to disaster management.[citation needed]

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