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

A Network Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Actuary I (0-2 years)earns $83,549, an Actuary II (2-4 years)earns $93,162, an Network Development Engineer (4-7 years)earns $109,409, an Actuary IV (7+ years)earns $145,579, an Actuary V (7-10 years)earns $170,553,

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

Network Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $116,163, California $115,722, Massachusetts $114,180. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Network Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,651; Network Engineer V: $153,162; Network Development Manager: $140,329; Network Development Representative: $116,143; Network Engineer III: $113,831.

Network Development Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Network Development Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Development Engineer in Rhode Island is $108,777 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,598
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,673 to $118,105
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $91,384

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Network Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,105	$9,842	$2,271	$57
Average	$108,777	$9,065	$2,092	$52
25th Percentile	$99,673	$8,306	$1,917	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Network Development Engineer Salaries

A Network Development 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 Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Development 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): $83,549
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,162
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,409
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,579
Expert (over 8 years): $170,553

Levels	Salary
Actuary I... Level Network Development Engineer	$83,549
Actuary I... Level Network Development Engineer	$93,162
Network D... Level Network Development Engineer	$109,409
Actuary I... Level Network Development Engineer	$145,579
Actuary V... Level Network Development Engineer	$170,553

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

District of Columbia: $116,163.
California: $115,722.
Massachusetts: $114,180.

District of Columbia $116,163 California $115,722 Massachusetts $114,180 Washington $113,760 New Jersey $113,718 Alaska $113,572 Connecticut $112,124 New York $111,536

Hawaii $109,658 Rhode Island $108,777 Maryland $108,179 Minnesota $107,361 Colorado $107,046 Illinois $106,941 Oregon $106,542 Delaware $106,248

New Hampshire $106,064 Virginia $105,650 Pennsylvania $104,444 Nevada $103,835 North Dakota $103,636 Michigan $103,321 Wisconsin $103,206 Vermont $102,975

Texas $102,335 Maine $102,293 Arizona $102,230 Ohio $102,157 Georgia $101,191 Indiana $100,709 Wyoming $100,614 Utah $100,468

Iowa $100,405 Kansas $99,901 Louisiana $99,754 North Carolina $99,702 Missouri $99,681 Florida $99,272 Montana $99,051 Nebraska $98,841

Kentucky $98,726 South Carolina $98,306 Tennessee $98,044 Idaho $97,939 New Mexico $97,173 Oklahoma $97,005 Alabama $96,386 South Dakota $95,348

Arkansas $94,781 West Virginia $94,477 Mississippi $93,564

Top Paying Cities for Network Development 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: $110,560
Albion: $108,724
Ashaway: $110,980

Adamsville, RI $110,560 Albion, RI $108,724 Ashaway, RI $110,980 Barrington, RI $108,724 Block Island, RI $110,403 Bradford, RI $110,907 Bristol, RI $108,620 Carolina, RI $110,004

Charlestown, RI $110,120 Chepachet, RI $108,515 Clayville, RI $108,620 Coventry, RI $108,515 West Greenwich, RI $108,441 East Greenwich, RI $108,588 Exeter, RI $110,907 Fiskeville, RI $108,724

Forestdale, RI $108,620 Foster, RI $108,441 Glendale, RI $108,441 Greene, RI $109,658 Greenville, RI $108,724 Harmony, RI $108,693 Harrisville, RI $108,515 Hope, RI $108,724

Hope Valley, RI $110,980 Hopkinton, RI $111,012 Jamestown, RI $109,900 Kenyon, RI $110,875 Little Compton, RI $110,519 Manville, RI $108,724 Mapleville, RI $108,441 Newport, RI $109,920

Middletown, RI $110,382 North Kingstown, RI $108,410 North Scituate, RI $108,693 Oakland, RI $108,546 Pascoag, RI $108,483 Pawtucket, RI $108,724 Central Falls, RI $108,724 Cumberland, RI $108,724

Lincoln, RI $108,724 Portsmouth, RI $109,480 Prudence Island, RI $108,515 Rockville, RI $111,012 Saunderstown, RI $109,962 Shannock, RI $110,844 Slatersville, RI $108,620 Slocum, RI $109,962

Tiverton, RI $110,592 Wakefield, RI $109,847 Kingston, RI $109,868 Narragansett, RI $109,889 Peace Dale, RI $109,847 Warren, RI $108,693 Warwick, RI $108,724 Westerly, RI $111,043

West Kingston, RI $109,931 West Warwick, RI $108,724 Wood River Junction, RI $110,907 Woonsocket, RI $108,620 North Smithfield, RI $108,693 Wyoming, RI $110,875 Providence, RI $108,724 Cranston, RI $108,724

North Providence, RI $108,724 East Providence, RI $108,724 Riverside, RI $108,724 Rumford, RI $108,724 Smithfield, RI $108,724 Johnston, RI $108,724

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

Understanding how a Network Development 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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$99,673

Average $108,777/year

$118,105

$8,306

Average $9,065/month

$9,842

$1,917

Average $2,092/week

$2,271

$48

Average $52/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$118,105	$9,842	$2,271	$57
Average	$108,777	$9,065	$2,092	$52
25th Percentile	$99,673	$8,306	$1,917	$48

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