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 $82,594, a Network Engineer (2-4 years)earns $98,539, a Network Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,200, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,077, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,386,

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 $105,501, California $105,101, Massachusetts $103,700. 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: $191,651; Principal Network Engineer: $157,032; Lead Network Engineer: $154,492; Network Engineer V: $153,162; Senior Network Engineer: $113,890.

Network Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Network Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Engineer in Rhode Island is $98,793 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,406
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,953 to $102,255
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,546

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Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,255	$8,521	$1,966	$49
Average	$98,793	$8,233	$1,900	$47
25th Percentile	$93,953	$7,829	$1,807	$45

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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): $82,594
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,539
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,200
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,077
Expert (over 8 years): $160,386

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$82,594
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$98,539
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$119,200
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$140,077
Network E... Level Network Engineer	$160,386

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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: $105,501.
California: $105,101.
Massachusetts: $103,700.

District of Columbia $105,501 California $105,101 Massachusetts $103,700 Washington $103,319 New Jersey $103,281 Alaska $103,148 Connecticut $101,833 New York $101,299

Hawaii $99,593 Rhode Island $98,793 Maryland $98,250 Minnesota $97,507 Colorado $97,221 Illinois $97,126 Oregon $96,763 Delaware $96,497

New Hampshire $96,329 Virginia $95,954 Pennsylvania $94,858 Nevada $94,305 North Dakota $94,124 Michigan $93,838 Wisconsin $93,733 Vermont $93,524

Texas $92,942 Maine $92,904 Arizona $92,847 Ohio $92,780 Georgia $91,904 Indiana $91,466 Wyoming $91,380 Utah $91,246

Iowa $91,189 Kansas $90,732 Louisiana $90,598 North Carolina $90,551 Missouri $90,532 Florida $90,160 Montana $89,960 Nebraska $89,769

Kentucky $89,665 South Carolina $89,283 Tennessee $89,045 Idaho $88,950 New Mexico $88,254 Oklahoma $88,102 Alabama $87,540 South Dakota $86,596

Arkansas $86,082 West Virginia $85,805 Mississippi $84,977

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:

Adamsville: $100,413
Albion: $98,745
Ashaway: $100,794

Adamsville, RI $100,413 Albion, RI $98,745 Ashaway, RI $100,794 Barrington, RI $98,745 Block Island, RI $100,270 Bradford, RI $100,727 Bristol, RI $98,650 Carolina, RI $99,908

Charlestown, RI $100,013 Chepachet, RI $98,555 Clayville, RI $98,650 Coventry, RI $98,555 West Greenwich, RI $98,488 East Greenwich, RI $98,622 Exeter, RI $100,727 Fiskeville, RI $98,745

Forestdale, RI $98,650 Foster, RI $98,488 Glendale, RI $98,488 Greene, RI $99,593 Greenville, RI $98,745 Harmony, RI $98,717 Harrisville, RI $98,555 Hope, RI $98,745

Hope Valley, RI $100,794 Hopkinton, RI $100,823 Jamestown, RI $99,813 Kenyon, RI $100,699 Little Compton, RI $100,375 Manville, RI $98,745 Mapleville, RI $98,488 Newport, RI $99,832

Middletown, RI $100,251 North Kingstown, RI $98,460 North Scituate, RI $98,717 Oakland, RI $98,583 Pascoag, RI $98,526 Pawtucket, RI $98,745 Central Falls, RI $98,745 Cumberland, RI $98,745

Lincoln, RI $98,745 Portsmouth, RI $99,431 Prudence Island, RI $98,555 Rockville, RI $100,823 Saunderstown, RI $99,870 Shannock, RI $100,670 Slatersville, RI $98,650 Slocum, RI $99,870

Tiverton, RI $100,441 Wakefield, RI $99,765 Kingston, RI $99,784 Narragansett, RI $99,803 Peace Dale, RI $99,765 Warren, RI $98,717 Warwick, RI $98,745 Westerly, RI $100,851

West Kingston, RI $99,841 West Warwick, RI $98,745 Wood River Junction, RI $100,727 Woonsocket, RI $98,650 North Smithfield, RI $98,717 Wyoming, RI $100,699 Providence, RI $98,745 Cranston, RI $98,745

North Providence, RI $98,745 East Providence, RI $98,745 Riverside, RI $98,745 Rumford, RI $98,745 Smithfield, RI $98,745 Johnston, RI $98,745

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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$93,953

Average $98,793/year

$102,255

$7,829

Average $8,233/month

$8,521

$1,807

Average $1,900/week

$1,966

$45

Average $47/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,255	$8,521	$1,966	$49
Average	$98,793	$8,233	$1,900	$47
25th Percentile	$93,953	$7,829	$1,807	$45

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