Ip Network Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Ip Network Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ip Network Engineer in the United States is $154,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,114
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $141,831 to $164,699
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $130,426
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Ip Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $164,699 $13,725 $3,167 $79
Average $154,358 $12,863 $2,968 $74
25th Percentile $141,831 $11,819 $2,728 $68
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Key Factors That Influence Ip Network Engineer Salaries

An Ip Network Engineer'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 Ip Network Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ip Network Engineer'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $116,655
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $137,097
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $156,968
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $196,394
  • Expert (over 8 years): $123,710
Levels Salary
Network E... Level Ip Network Engineer$116,655
Network E... Level Ip Network Engineer$137,097
Ip Networ... Level Ip Network Engineer$156,968
Network E... Level Ip Network Engineer$196,394
Network E... Level Ip Network Engineer$123,710
$116,655 0 yr
$137,097 < 2 yrs
$156,968 2-4 yrs
$196,394 5-8 yrs
$123,710 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Ip Network Engineer 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 Ip Network Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $170,905.
  • California: $170,257.
  • Massachusetts: $167,988.

Top Paying Cities for Ip Network Engineers

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: $194,692
  • San Francisco: $192,560
  • Oakland: $188,502

What Skills Can Increase an Ip Network Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 9% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Network Infrastructure (Mentioned in 2.75% Job Postings): Refers to all of the resources of a network that make network or internet connectivity, management, business operations and communication possible.
  • Network Engineering (Mentioned in 2.26% Job Postings): A computer network is a digital telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources. In computer networks, computing devices exchange data with each other using connections (data links) between nodes. These data links are established over cable media such as wires or optic cables, or wireless media such as Wi-Fi. Network computer devices that originate, route and terminate the data are called network nodes. Nodes are generally identified by network addresses, and can include hosts such as personal computers, phones, and servers, as well as networking hardware such as routers and switches. Two such devices can be said to be networked together when one device is able to exchange information with the other device, whether or not they have a direct connection to each other. In most cases, application-specific communications protocols are layered (i.e. carried as payload) over other more general communications protocols. This formidable collection of information technology requires skilled network management to keep it all running reliably.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Networking 9%
Network Infrastructure 2.75%
Network Engineering 2.26%
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 an Ip Network Engineer's salary.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Network Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Decision Making
$160,532
4%
Coordination
$160,532
4%
Network Engineering
$160,532
4%
Network Management
$160,532
4%
Program Management
$160,532
4%
Innovation
$158,989
3%
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Ip Network Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ip Network Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Ip Network Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ip Network Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Ip Network Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$185,230$89.020%
Financial Services$185,230$89.020%
Pharmaceuticals$185,230$89.020%
Software & Networking$185,230$89.020%
Telecom$185,230$89.020%

How Education impacts an Ip Network Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ip Network Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Ip Network Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $138,031 and $144,546).

Ip Network Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ip Network Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.2%
High School 22.7%
Associates 9.5%
Bachelors 45.4%
Masters 19.8%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Ip Network Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ip Network Engineer'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Ip Network Engineer

Salaries for an Ip Network Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $128,050 in 2023 to around $123,357 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ip Network Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ip Network Engineer Over Time

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2023
$128,050
2024
$125,492
2025
$123,357
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2024 $125,492
2025 $123,357
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FAQ about Ip Network Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Ip Network Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Ip Network Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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