As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cisco Network Engineer in Madison, WI is $79,903, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,537 weekly, or $6,659 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cisco Network Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cisco Network Engineer in Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $69,085 to $98,837. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,240) and 75th percentile ($89,814), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,837 per year. This $15,574 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, Madison Cisco Network Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 409 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 $69,085 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $74,240 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $79,903 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $89,814 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cisco Network Engineer Salary $98,837 Madison, WI April 01, 2026
25% $74,240 10% $69,085 90% $98,837 75% $89,814 $79,903 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 2 years experience
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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