What are the main factors that influence a Networking Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Networking Engineer's salary?

A Networking Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,023, a Networking Engineer (2-4 years)earns $96,664, a Network Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,933, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,415, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,337,

What are the highest paying states for a Networking Engineer?

Networking Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Networking Engineer roles are District of Columbia $101,225, California $100,841, Massachusetts $99,498. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Networking Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Networking Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Networking Specialist: $133,660; Networking Manager: $132,357; Assistant Director, Networking: $98,434; Senior Networking Engineer: $95,675; networking administrator: $81,800.

Networking Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Networking Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Networking Engineer in Hawaii is $95,557 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,337
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,245 to $99,106
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,409

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Networking Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,106	$8,259	$1,906	$48
Average	$95,557	$7,963	$1,838	$46
25th Percentile	$90,245	$7,520	$1,735	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Networking Engineer Salaries

A Networking 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Networking Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Networking 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): $81,023
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,664
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,933
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,415
Expert (over 8 years): $157,337

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Networking Engineer	$81,023
Networkin... Level Networking Engineer	$96,664
Network E... Level Networking Engineer	$116,933
Network E... Level Networking Engineer	$137,415
Network E... Level Networking Engineer	$157,337

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

District of Columbia: $101,225.
California: $100,841.
Massachusetts: $99,498.

District of Columbia $101,225 California $100,841 Massachusetts $99,498 Washington $99,132 New Jersey $99,095 Alaska $98,967 Connecticut $97,706 New York $97,194

Hawaii $95,557 Rhode Island $94,789 Maryland $94,268 Minnesota $93,555 Colorado $93,281 Illinois $93,189 Oregon $92,842 Delaware $92,586

New Hampshire $92,425 Virginia $92,065 Pennsylvania $91,013 Nevada $90,483 North Dakota $90,309 Michigan $90,035 Wisconsin $89,934 Vermont $89,733

Texas $89,176 Maine $89,139 Arizona $89,084 Ohio $89,020 Georgia $88,179 Indiana $87,759 Wyoming $87,676 Utah $87,548

Iowa $87,493 Kansas $87,055 Louisiana $86,927 North Carolina $86,881 Missouri $86,863 Florida $86,506 Montana $86,314 Nebraska $86,131

Kentucky $86,031 South Carolina $85,665 Tennessee $85,436 Idaho $85,345 New Mexico $84,678 Oklahoma $84,531 Alabama $83,992 South Dakota $83,087

Arkansas $82,593 West Virginia $82,328 Mississippi $81,533

Top Paying Cities for Networking 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:

Aiea: $95,040
Anahola: $93,794
Captain Cook: $93,699

Aiea, HI $95,040 Anahola, HI $93,794 Captain Cook, HI $93,699 Eleele, HI $93,984 Ewa Beach, HI $94,956 Kapolei, HI $94,880 Haiku, HI $93,863 Hakalau, HI $93,653

Haleiwa, HI $94,697 Hana, HI $93,639 Hanalei, HI $93,671 Hanamaulu, HI $93,861 Hanapepe, HI $93,979 Hauula, HI $94,841 Hawaii National Park, HI $93,762 Hawi, HI $93,917

Hilo, HI $93,852 Princeville, HI $93,842 Holualoa, HI $93,737 Honaunau, HI $93,575 Honokaa, HI $93,696 Honomu, HI $93,843 Hoolehua, HI $93,575 Kaaawa, HI $94,872

Kahuku, HI $94,669 Kahului, HI $94,080 Kailua, HI $95,009 Ocean View, HI $93,815 Waikoloa, HI $93,805 Keauhou, HI $93,737 Kailua Kona, HI $93,850 Kalaheo, HI $93,871

Kalaupapa, HI $93,489 Kamuela, HI $93,743 Kaneohe, HI $94,989 Kapaa, HI $93,974 Kaumakani, HI $94,024 Kaunakakai, HI $93,687 Keaau, HI $93,916 Kealakekua, HI $93,867

Kealia, HI $93,899 Kekaha, HI $93,804 Kihei, HI $93,984 Kilauea, HI $93,844 Kapaau, HI $93,772 Koloa, HI $93,885 Kualapuu, HI $93,659 Kunia, HI $94,849

Kurtistown, HI $93,868 Lahaina, HI $93,887 Laie, HI $94,753 Lanai City, HI $93,659 Laupahoehoe, HI $93,895 Lawai, HI $94,024 Lihue, HI $93,861 Makawao, HI $93,935

Makaweli, HI $93,654 Maunaloa, HI $93,433 Mountain View, HI $93,819 Naalehu, HI $93,630 Ninole, HI $93,567 Ookala, HI $93,597 Paauilo, HI $93,711 Pahala, HI $93,655

Pahoa, HI $93,780 Paia, HI $93,891 Papaaloa, HI $93,908 Papaikou, HI $93,713 Pearl City, HI $94,971 Pepeekeo, HI $93,895 Puunene, HI $94,080 Volcano, HI $93,762

Wahiawa, HI $94,808 Pukalani, HI $93,935 Mililani, HI $94,923 Kula, HI $93,741 Waialua, HI $94,646 Waianae, HI $94,733 Wailuku, HI $93,933 Waimanalo, HI $94,991

Waimea, HI $94,016 Waipahu, HI $94,930 Honolulu, HI $95,073 J B P H H, HI $95,056 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $94,860 Schofield Barracks, HI $94,832 Fort Shafter, HI $95,073 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $95,073

Camp H M Smith, HI $95,052 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $94,959 Wake Island, HI $95,073

Networking Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Networking 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 May 01, 2026

$90,245

Average $95,557/year

$99,106

$7,520

Average $7,963/month

$8,259

$1,735

Average $1,838/week

$1,906

$43

Average $46/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,106	$8,259	$1,906	$48
Average	$95,557	$7,963	$1,838	$46
25th Percentile	$90,245	$7,520	$1,735	$43

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