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

A Network Operations Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $78,278, a Network Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,389, a Network Operations Engineer (4-7 years)earns $112,971, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,757, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,005,

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

Network Operations Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Operations Engineer roles are District of Columbia $124,208, California $123,737, Massachusetts $122,088. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Network Operations Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Operations Director: $187,094; Network Operations Analyst: $167,554; Network Operations Senior Manager: $158,597; Network Operations Lead: $138,290; Network Operations Manager: $134,446.

Network Operations Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Operations Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Operations Engineer in Delaware is $113,607 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,106
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,555 to $122,243
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,224

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Network Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,243	$10,187	$2,351	$59
Average	$113,607	$9,467	$2,185	$55
25th Percentile	$105,555	$8,796	$2,030	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Network Operations Engineer Salaries

A Network Operations 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 Operations Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Operations 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): $78,278
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,389
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,971
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,757
Expert (over 8 years): $152,005

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$78,278
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$93,389
Network O... Level Network Operations Engineer	$112,971
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$132,757
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$152,005

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

District of Columbia: $124,208.
California: $123,737.
Massachusetts: $122,088.

District of Columbia $124,208 California $123,737 Massachusetts $122,088 Washington $121,639 New Jersey $121,594 Alaska $121,437 Connecticut $119,889 New York $119,261

Hawaii $117,253 Rhode Island $116,310 Maryland $115,671 Minnesota $114,796 Colorado $114,459 Illinois $114,347 Oregon $113,921 Delaware $113,607

New Hampshire $113,409 Virginia $112,967 Pennsylvania $111,677 Nevada $111,027 North Dakota $110,813 Michigan $110,477 Wisconsin $110,353 Vermont $110,107

Texas $109,422 Maine $109,377 Arizona $109,310 Ohio $109,232 Georgia $108,200 Indiana $107,684 Wyoming $107,583 Utah $107,425

Iowa $107,358 Kansas $106,820 Louisiana $106,663 North Carolina $106,607 Missouri $106,584 Florida $106,147 Montana $105,911 Nebraska $105,687

Kentucky $105,563 South Carolina $105,115 Tennessee $104,834 Idaho $104,722 New Mexico $103,903 Oklahoma $103,723 Alabama $103,062 South Dakota $101,951

Arkansas $101,345 West Virginia $101,020 Mississippi $100,044

Top Paying Cities for Network Operations 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: $117,578
Little Creek: $116,490
Magnolia: $116,972

Lincoln, DE $117,578 Little Creek, DE $116,490 Magnolia, DE $116,972 Milford, DE $117,578 Marydel, DE $116,052 Millsboro, DE $117,578 Millville, DE $118,363 Milton, DE $117,578

Nassau, DE $117,578 Ocean View, DE $118,363 Rehoboth Beach, DE $118,363 Seaford, DE $116,344 Selbyville, DE $118,363 Smyrna, DE $115,918 Viola, DE $116,972 Woodside, DE $116,636

Bear, DE $115,065 Newark, DE $115,110 Claymont, DE $115,200 Delaware City, DE $115,110 Hockessin, DE $115,200 Kirkwood, DE $115,110 Middletown, DE $115,682 Montchanin, DE $115,200

New Castle, DE $115,200 Odessa, DE $115,839 Port Penn, DE $114,796 Rockland, DE $115,200 Saint Georges, DE $115,110 Townsend, DE $115,671 Winterthur, DE $115,200 Lewes, DE $117,578

Wilmington, DE $115,200 Dover, DE $116,434 Dover Afb, DE $116,703 Bethany Beach, DE $118,363 Bethel, DE $116,344 Bridgeville, DE $117,578 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,557 Cheswold, DE $116,164

Clayton, DE $115,873 Dagsboro, DE $118,363 Delmar, DE $116,344 Ellendale, DE $117,578 Felton, DE $117,578 Fenwick Island, DE $118,363 Frankford, DE $118,363 Frederica, DE $117,578

Georgetown, DE $117,578 Greenwood, DE $117,578 Harbeson, DE $117,578 Harrington, DE $117,578 Hartly, DE $115,817 Houston, DE $117,578 Kenton, DE $115,873 Laurel, DE $116,344

Yorklyn, DE $115,200

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

Understanding how a Network Operations 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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$105,555

Average $113,607/year

$122,243

$8,796

Average $9,467/month

$10,187

$2,030

Average $2,185/week

$2,351

$51

Average $55/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,243	$10,187	$2,351	$59
Average	$113,607	$9,467	$2,185	$55
25th Percentile	$105,555	$8,796	$2,030	$51

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