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

A Network Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $132,795 for beginners, reaching about $134,725 at mid-level, and approach $137,976 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Network Manager?

Network Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Manager roles are District of Columbia $147,915, California $147,354, Massachusetts $145,390. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Manager roles make?

Salaries for Network Manager level roles vary by specialization: Network Security Senior Manager: $180,055; Network Operations Senior Manager: $158,569; Network Security Manager: $153,389; Network Service Manager: $143,584; Network Architecture Manager: $143,490.

Network Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Network Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Manager in Rhode Island is $138,510 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,638
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,846 to $150,616
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,315

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Network Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,616	$12,551	$2,896	$72
Average	$138,510	$11,543	$2,664	$67
25th Percentile	$125,846	$10,487	$2,420	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Network Manager Salaries

A Network Manager'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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Network Manager	$132,795
Intermediate Level Network Manager	$133,374
Senior Level Network Manager	$134,725
Specialist Level Network Manager	$136,269
Expert Level Network Manager	$137,976

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

District of Columbia: $147,915.
California: $147,354.
Massachusetts: $145,390.

District of Columbia $147,915 California $147,354 Massachusetts $145,390 Washington $144,856 New Jersey $144,803 Alaska $144,616 Connecticut $142,772 New York $142,024

Hawaii $139,632 Rhode Island $138,510 Maryland $137,749 Minnesota $136,707 Colorado $136,306 Illinois $136,172 Oregon $135,665 Delaware $135,291

New Hampshire $135,056 Virginia $134,529 Pennsylvania $132,993 Nevada $132,218 North Dakota $131,964 Michigan $131,563 Wisconsin $131,416 Vermont $131,123

Texas $130,308 Maine $130,254 Arizona $130,174 Ohio $130,080 Georgia $128,851 Indiana $128,237 Wyoming $128,117 Utah $127,930

Iowa $127,849 Kansas $127,208 Louisiana $127,021 North Carolina $126,954 Missouri $126,928 Florida $126,407 Montana $126,126 Nebraska $125,859

Kentucky $125,712 South Carolina $125,178 Tennessee $124,844 Idaho $124,710 New Mexico $123,735 Oklahoma $123,521 Alabama $122,733 South Dakota $121,410

Arkansas $120,689 West Virginia $120,301 Mississippi $119,139

Top Paying Cities for Network Managers

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: $140,781
Albion: $138,443
Ashaway: $141,316

Adamsville, RI $140,781 Albion, RI $138,443 Ashaway, RI $141,316 Barrington, RI $138,443 Block Island, RI $140,581 Bradford, RI $141,222 Bristol, RI $138,310 Carolina, RI $140,073

Charlestown, RI $140,220 Chepachet, RI $138,176 Clayville, RI $138,310 Coventry, RI $138,176 West Greenwich, RI $138,083 East Greenwich, RI $138,270 Exeter, RI $141,222 Fiskeville, RI $138,443

Forestdale, RI $138,310 Foster, RI $138,083 Glendale, RI $138,083 Greene, RI $139,632 Greenville, RI $138,443 Harmony, RI $138,403 Harrisville, RI $138,176 Hope, RI $138,443

Hope Valley, RI $141,316 Hopkinton, RI $141,356 Jamestown, RI $139,940 Kenyon, RI $141,182 Little Compton, RI $140,728 Manville, RI $138,443 Mapleville, RI $138,083 Newport, RI $139,966

Middletown, RI $140,554 North Kingstown, RI $138,043 North Scituate, RI $138,403 Oakland, RI $138,216 Pascoag, RI $138,136 Pawtucket, RI $138,443 Central Falls, RI $138,443 Cumberland, RI $138,443

Lincoln, RI $138,443 Portsmouth, RI $139,405 Prudence Island, RI $138,176 Rockville, RI $141,356 Saunderstown, RI $140,020 Shannock, RI $141,142 Slatersville, RI $138,310 Slocum, RI $140,020

Tiverton, RI $140,821 Wakefield, RI $139,873 Kingston, RI $139,900 Narragansett, RI $139,926 Peace Dale, RI $139,873 Warren, RI $138,403 Warwick, RI $138,443 Westerly, RI $141,396

West Kingston, RI $139,980 West Warwick, RI $138,443 Wood River Junction, RI $141,222 Woonsocket, RI $138,310 North Smithfield, RI $138,403 Wyoming, RI $141,182 Providence, RI $138,443 Cranston, RI $138,443

North Providence, RI $138,443 East Providence, RI $138,443 Riverside, RI $138,443 Rumford, RI $138,443 Smithfield, RI $138,443 Johnston, RI $138,443

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

Understanding how a Network Manager'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 January 01, 2026

$125,846

Average $138,510/year

$150,616

$10,487

Average $11,543/month

$12,551

$2,420

Average $2,664/week

$2,896

$61

Average $67/hour

$72

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,616	$12,551	$2,896	$72
Average	$138,510	$11,543	$2,664	$67
25th Percentile	$125,846	$10,487	$2,420	$61

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