Network Infrastructure Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Network Infrastructure Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Infrastructure Manager in the United States is $128,595 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,780
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,222 to $139,684
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,047
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Network Infrastructure Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $139,684 $11,640 $2,686 $67
Average $128,595 $10,716 $2,473 $62
25th Percentile $115,222 $9,602 $2,216 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Network Infrastructure Manager Salaries

A Network Infrastructure Manager'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 Do Network Infrastructure Manager 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 Infrastructure Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $142,380.
  • California: $141,840.
  • Massachusetts: $139,950.

Top Paying Cities for Network Infrastructure Managers

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: $162,197
  • San Francisco: $160,602
  • Oakland: $157,040

What Skills Can Increase a Network Infrastructure Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.15% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Technical Support (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Offering hands-on assistance and solutions to end-users in addressing and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Incident Management (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): An incident is an event that could lead to loss of, or disruption to, an organization's operations, services or functions. Incident management (IcM) is a term describing the activities of an organization to identify, analyze, and correct hazards to prevent a future re-occurrence. These incidents within a structured organization are normally dealt with by either an incident response team (IRT), an incident management team (IMT), or Incident Command System (ICS). Without effective incident management, an incident can disrupt business operations, information security, IT systems, employees, customers, or other vital business functions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.15%
Technical Support 2%
Incident Management 1.64%
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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 Infrastructure Manager's salary.
  • Managed Services: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Disaster Recovery: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Managed Services
 $133,739
4%
Process Improvement
 $132,453
3%
Disaster Recovery
 $132,453
3%
AWS
 $132,453
3%
Incident Management
 $132,453
3%
IT Operations
 $131,167
2%
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How Education impacts a Network Infrastructure Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Network Infrastructure Managers 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 Infrastructure Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $135,025 and $143,189).

Network Infrastructure Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Network Infrastructure Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 24.2%
Associates 14.4%
Bachelors 46.8%
Masters 12.1%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Network Infrastructure Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Infrastructure Manager'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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$115,222
Average $128,595/year
$139,684
$9,602
Average $10,716/month
$11,640
$2,216
Average $2,473/week
$2,686
$55
Average $62/hour
$67
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $139,684 $11,640 $2,686 $67
Average $128,595 $10,716 $2,473 $62
25th Percentile $115,222 $9,602 $2,216 $55

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Salary Trends for Network Infrastructure Manager

Salaries for a Network Infrastructure Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $134,990 in 2023 to around $130,961 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Infrastructure Manager salary trends, .

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