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

A Network Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,677, a Network Engineer (2-4 years)earns $96,250, a Network Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,432, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,827, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $156,663,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Engineer?

Network Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Engineer roles are District of Columbia $105,503, California $105,103, Massachusetts $103,702. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Network Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,653; Principal Network Engineer: $157,044; Lead Network Engineer: $154,504; Network Engineer V: $153,167; Senior Network Engineer: $113,890.

Network Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Engineer in Delaware is $96,498 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,946
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,769 to $99,873
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,463

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Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,873	$8,323	$1,921	$48
Average	$96,498	$8,042	$1,856	$46
25th Percentile	$91,769	$7,647	$1,765	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Network Engineer Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Network Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $80,677
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,250
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,432
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,827
Expert (over 8 years): $156,663

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$80,677
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$96,250
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$116,432
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$136,827
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$156,663

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

District of Columbia: $105,503.
California: $105,103.
Massachusetts: $103,702.

District of Columbia $105,503 California $105,103 Massachusetts $103,702 Washington $103,321 New Jersey $103,283 Alaska $103,149 Connecticut $101,834 New York $101,301

Hawaii $99,595 Rhode Island $98,795 Maryland $98,252 Minnesota $97,508 Colorado $97,222 Illinois $97,127 Oregon $96,765 Delaware $96,498

New Hampshire $96,331 Virginia $95,955 Pennsylvania $94,859 Nevada $94,307 North Dakota $94,126 Michigan $93,840 Wisconsin $93,735 Vermont $93,525

Texas $92,944 Maine $92,906 Arizona $92,849 Ohio $92,782 Georgia $91,905 Indiana $91,467 Wyoming $91,381 Utah $91,248

Iowa $91,191 Kansas $90,733 Louisiana $90,600 North Carolina $90,552 Missouri $90,533 Florida $90,162 Montana $89,961 Nebraska $89,771

Kentucky $89,666 South Carolina $89,285 Tennessee $89,047 Idaho $88,951 New Mexico $88,256 Oklahoma $88,103 Alabama $87,541 South Dakota $86,598

Arkansas $86,083 West Virginia $85,807 Mississippi $84,978

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $96,064
Little Creek: $96,767
Magnolia: $96,628

Lincoln, DE $96,064 Little Creek, DE $96,767 Magnolia, DE $96,628 Milford, DE $96,308 Marydel, DE $96,466 Millsboro, DE $95,661 Millville, DE $95,808 Milton, DE $95,974

Nassau, DE $96,044 Ocean View, DE $95,792 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,976 Seaford, DE $96,030 Selbyville, DE $95,633 Smyrna, DE $96,834 Viola, DE $96,388 Woodside, DE $96,647

Bear, DE $96,424 Newark, DE $96,388 Claymont, DE $96,585 Delaware City, DE $96,484 Hockessin, DE $96,379 Kirkwood, DE $96,466 Middletown, DE $96,503 Montchanin, DE $96,401

New Castle, DE $96,415 Odessa, DE $96,551 Port Penn, DE $96,615 Rockland, DE $96,411 Saint Georges, DE $96,473 Townsend, DE $96,621 Winterthur, DE $96,422 Lewes, DE $96,011

Wilmington, DE $96,384 Dover, DE $96,767 Dover Afb, DE $96,257 Bethany Beach, DE $95,691 Bethel, DE $95,790 Bridgeville, DE $96,016 Camden Wyoming, DE $96,494 Cheswold, DE $96,736

Clayton, DE $96,738 Dagsboro, DE $95,624 Delmar, DE $95,471 Ellendale, DE $95,761 Felton, DE $96,300 Fenwick Island, DE $95,645 Frankford, DE $95,479 Frederica, DE $96,395

Georgetown, DE $95,588 Greenwood, DE $96,031 Harbeson, DE $95,690 Harrington, DE $96,178 Hartly, DE $96,477 Houston, DE $96,041 Kenton, DE $96,743 Laurel, DE $95,531

Yorklyn, DE $96,408

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

Understanding how a 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.

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$91,769

Average $96,498/year

$99,873

$7,647

Average $8,042/month

$8,323

$1,765

Average $1,856/week

$1,921

$44

Average $46/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,873	$8,323	$1,921	$48
Average	$96,498	$8,042	$1,856	$46
25th Percentile	$91,769	$7,647	$1,765	$44

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