How much does a Cisco Network Engineer make hourly?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Cisco Network Engineer in the United States is $39. While Salary.com is seeing that Cisco Network Engineer salary in the US can go up to $48 or down to $34, but most earn between $36 and $44. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cisco Network Engineer in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cisco Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $34 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $36 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $39 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $44 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $48 US May 01, 2026
25% $36 10% $34 90% $48 75% $44 $39 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Cisco Network Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Network Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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39

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
37
45
40
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Cisco Network Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Cisco Network Engineer ranges from $36 to $44 with the average hourly pay of $39. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $37 to $45 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $40.

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