As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Network Technician in Chicago, IL is $81,085, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,559 weekly, or $6,757 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 Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $62,922 to $88,638. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,578) and 75th percentile ($85,038), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,638 per year. This $13,460 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, Chicago Network Technician often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Network Technician 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
Network Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Network Technician Salary $62,922 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Network Technician Salary $71,578 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Network Technician Salary $81,085 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Network Technician Salary $85,038 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Network Technician Salary $88,638 Chicago, IL October 01, 2026
25% $71,578 10% $62,922 90% $88,638 75% $85,038 $81,085 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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