Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer in the United States is $80,998 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,837
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,060 to $89,812
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,742
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Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $89,812 $7,484 $1,727 $43
Average $80,998 $6,750 $1,558 $39
25th Percentile $74,060 $6,172 $1,424 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Infrastructure 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 Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Infrastructure 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): $80,350
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,667
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,479
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,096
  • Expert (over 8 years): $160,547
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Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer$80,350
Software ... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer$98,667
Software ... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer$114,479
Software ... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer$140,096
Software ... Level Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer$160,547
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$114,479 2-4 yrs
$140,096 5-8 yrs
$160,547 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Infrastructure 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: $102,163
  • San Francisco: $101,159
  • Oakland: $98,915

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 7.02% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
  • Cisco (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): Cisco Systems, Inc., commonly known as Cisco, is an American-based multinational technology conglomerate corporation headquartered in San Jose, California.
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Analysis 7.02%
Azure 2.71%
Cisco 1.62%
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 Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer's salary.
  • IT Infrastructure: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
IT Infrastructure
 $89,098
10%
Python
 $89,098
10%
AWS
 $89,098
10%
Risk Management
 $89,098
10%
Team Development
 $88,288
9%
Collaboration
 $88,288
9%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Infrastructure Engineers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer with a No Diploma is between $68,885 and $75,174).

Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 14.3%
Associates 10.4%
Bachelors 61.0%
Masters 13.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Infrastructure 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.

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$74,060
Average $80,998/year
$89,812
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Average $6,750/month
$7,484
$1,424
Average $1,558/week
$1,727
$36
Average $39/hour
$43
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $89,812 $7,484 $1,727 $43
Average $80,998 $6,750 $1,558 $39
25th Percentile $74,060 $6,172 $1,424 $36

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,106 in 2023 to around $80,892 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Infrastructure Engineer salary trends, .

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