As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cisco Network Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $78,441, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,508 weekly, or $6,537 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $67,806 to $97,016. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,875) and 75th percentile ($88,164), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,016 per year. This $15,289 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, Buffalo Cisco Network Engineer often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 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 $67,806 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $72,875 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $78,441 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $88,164 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $97,016 Buffalo, NY August 01, 2026
25% $72,875 10% $67,806 90% $97,016 75% $88,164 $78,441 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

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