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

A Network Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $79,352, a Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $90,026, a Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,517, a Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,391, a Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,974,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Design Engineer?

Network Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,159, California $86,828, Massachusetts $85,671. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Network Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,651; Network Engineer V: $153,162; Senior Network Engineer: $113,890; Network Engineer III: $113,831; Network Engineer II: $94,100.

Network Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Design Engineer in Delaware is $79,720 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,272
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,908 to $84,720
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,437

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Network Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,720	$7,060	$1,629	$41
Average	$79,720	$6,643	$1,533	$38
25th Percentile	$75,908	$6,326	$1,460	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Network Design Engineer Salaries

A Network Design 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 Network Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Design 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): $79,352
Early Career (1-2 years): $90,026
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,517
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,391
Expert (over 8 years): $160,974

Levels	Salary
Network D... Level Network Design Engineer	$79,352
Product D... Level Network Design Engineer	$90,026
Product D... Level Network Design Engineer	$112,517
Product D... Level Network Design Engineer	$137,391
Product D... Level Network Design Engineer	$160,974

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

District of Columbia: $87,159.
California: $86,828.
Massachusetts: $85,671.

District of Columbia $87,159 California $86,828 Massachusetts $85,671 Washington $85,356 New Jersey $85,325 Alaska $85,214 Connecticut $84,128 New York $83,687

Hawaii $82,278 Rhode Island $81,617 Maryland $81,168 Minnesota $80,554 Colorado $80,318 Illinois $80,239 Oregon $79,940 Delaware $79,720

New Hampshire $79,581 Virginia $79,271 Pennsylvania $78,366 Nevada $77,909 North Dakota $77,760 Michigan $77,523 Wisconsin $77,437 Vermont $77,264

Texas $76,783 Maine $76,752 Arizona $76,705 Ohio $76,650 Georgia $75,925 Indiana $75,563 Wyoming $75,492 Utah $75,382

Iowa $75,335 Kansas $74,957 Louisiana $74,847 North Carolina $74,808 Missouri $74,792 Florida $74,485 Montana $74,320 Nebraska $74,162

Kentucky $74,076 South Carolina $73,761 Tennessee $73,564 Idaho $73,485 New Mexico $72,910 Oklahoma $72,785 Alabama $72,320 South Dakota $71,541

Arkansas $71,116 West Virginia $70,887 Mississippi $70,202

Top Paying Cities for Network Design 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:

Lincoln: $82,506
Little Creek: $81,743
Magnolia: $82,081

Lincoln, DE $82,506 Little Creek, DE $81,743 Magnolia, DE $82,081 Milford, DE $82,506 Marydel, DE $81,436 Millsboro, DE $82,506 Millville, DE $83,057 Milton, DE $82,506

Nassau, DE $82,506 Ocean View, DE $83,057 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,057 Seaford, DE $81,641 Selbyville, DE $83,057 Smyrna, DE $81,341 Viola, DE $82,081 Woodside, DE $81,845

Bear, DE $80,743 Newark, DE $80,775 Claymont, DE $80,838 Delaware City, DE $80,775 Hockessin, DE $80,838 Kirkwood, DE $80,775 Middletown, DE $81,176 Montchanin, DE $80,838

New Castle, DE $80,838 Odessa, DE $81,286 Port Penn, DE $80,554 Rockland, DE $80,838 Saint Georges, DE $80,775 Townsend, DE $81,168 Winterthur, DE $80,838 Lewes, DE $82,506

Wilmington, DE $80,838 Dover, DE $81,703 Dover Afb, DE $81,892 Bethany Beach, DE $83,057 Bethel, DE $81,641 Bridgeville, DE $82,506 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,790 Cheswold, DE $81,515

Clayton, DE $81,310 Dagsboro, DE $83,057 Delmar, DE $81,641 Ellendale, DE $82,506 Felton, DE $82,506 Fenwick Island, DE $83,057 Frankford, DE $83,057 Frederica, DE $82,506

Georgetown, DE $82,506 Greenwood, DE $82,506 Harbeson, DE $82,506 Harrington, DE $82,506 Hartly, DE $81,271 Houston, DE $82,506 Kenton, DE $81,310 Laurel, DE $81,641

Yorklyn, DE $80,838

Network Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Design 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 April 01, 2026

$75,908

Average $79,720/year

$84,720

$6,326

Average $6,643/month

$7,060

$1,460

Average $1,533/week

$1,629

$36

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,720	$7,060	$1,629	$41
Average	$79,720	$6,643	$1,533	$38
25th Percentile	$75,908	$6,326	$1,460	$36

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