As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cisco Network Engineer in Boston, MA is $90,129, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,733 weekly, or $7,511 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cisco Network Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cisco Network Engineer in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $77,909 to $111,472. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,733) and 75th percentile ($101,301), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,472 per year. This $17,568 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Networking or Network Infrastructure, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Cisco Network Engineer often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 statewide for Cisco Network Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cisco Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $77,909 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $83,733 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $90,129 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $101,301 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $111,472 Boston, MA August 01, 2026
25% $83,733 10% $77,909 90% $111,472 75% $101,301 $90,129 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Cisco Network Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Network Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cisco Network Engineer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Cisco Network Engineer ranges from $83,733 to $101,301 with the average base salary of $90,129. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,926 to $104,688 with the average total cash compensation of $94,270.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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