As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Network Technician in Akin, IL is $73,638, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,416 weekly, or $6,137 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Network Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Network Technician in Akin, IL vary widely, spanning from $57,144 to $80,498. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,005) and 75th percentile ($77,229), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,498 per year. This $12,224 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or TCP/IP, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Akin Network Technician often earn 7.9% lower than national averages. 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
Network Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Network Technician Salary $57,144 Akin, IL October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Network Technician Salary $65,005 Akin, IL October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Network Technician Salary $73,638 Akin, IL October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Network Technician Salary $77,229 Akin, IL October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Network Technician Salary $80,498 Akin, IL October 01, 2026
25% $65,005 10% $57,144 90% $80,498 75% $77,229 $73,638 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Network Technician ?

The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification is the first stage of Cisco's certification system. The CCENT certification is an interim step to Associate level or directly with CCNA and CCDA certifications. While the CCENT covers basic networking knowledge; it does not get involved with the more intricate technical aspects of the Cisco routing and switching and network design. The certification does validate the skills essential for entry-level network support positions. CCENT qualified individuals have the knowledge and skill to install, manage, maintain and troublesh...

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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 Network Technician in Akin, IL. The base salary for Network Technician ranges from $65,005 to $77,229 with the average base salary of $73,638. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,616 to $97,180 with the average total cash compensation of $84,043.

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About Akin, Illinois    Akin is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Akin is 10 miles (16 km) east of Benton. Akin had a post office, whic....More

Akin, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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