What are the main factors that influence a Computer Network Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Computer Network Engineer's salary?

A Computer Network Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,600 for beginners, reaching about $85,627 at mid-level, and approach $86,389 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Network Engineer?

Computer Network Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Network Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,491, California $89,152, Massachusetts $87,963. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Network Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Computer Network Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,644; Network Engineer V: $153,146; Senior Network Engineer: $113,890; Network Engineer III: $113,823; Computer Network Analyst: $108,144.

Computer Network Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Computer Network Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Network Engineer in Rhode Island is $83,801 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, a Computer Network Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,575
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,677 to $94,151
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,101

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Computer Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,151	$7,846	$1,811	$45
Average	$83,801	$6,983	$1,612	$40
25th Percentile	$77,677	$6,473	$1,494	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Network Engineer Salaries

A Computer Network Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Network Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Network Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,600
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,344
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,627
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,084
Expert (over 8 years): $86,389

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computer Network Engineer	$82,600
Intermediate Level Computer Network Engineer	$83,344
Senior Level Computer Network Engineer	$85,627
Specialist Level Computer Network Engineer	$86,084
Expert Level Computer Network Engineer	$86,389

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How Do Computer Network Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Computer Network Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,491.
California: $89,152.
Massachusetts: $87,963.

District of Columbia $89,491 California $89,152 Massachusetts $87,963 Washington $87,640 New Jersey $87,608 Alaska $87,495 Connecticut $86,379 New York $85,927

Hawaii $84,480 Rhode Island $83,801 Maryland $83,340 Minnesota $82,710 Colorado $82,467 Illinois $82,386 Oregon $82,079 Delaware $81,853

New Hampshire $81,711 Virginia $81,392 Pennsylvania $80,463 Nevada $79,994 North Dakota $79,840 Michigan $79,598 Wisconsin $79,509 Vermont $79,331

Texas $78,838 Maine $78,806 Arizona $78,757 Ohio $78,701 Georgia $77,957 Indiana $77,585 Wyoming $77,513 Utah $77,399

Iowa $77,351 Kansas $76,963 Louisiana $76,850 North Carolina $76,809 Missouri $76,793 Florida $76,478 Montana $76,308 Nebraska $76,147

Kentucky $76,058 South Carolina $75,734 Tennessee $75,532 Idaho $75,452 New Mexico $74,862 Oklahoma $74,732 Alabama $74,255 South Dakota $73,455

Arkansas $73,019 West Virginia $72,784 Mississippi $72,081

Top Paying Cities for Computer Network Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $85,175
Albion: $83,761
Ashaway: $85,498

Adamsville, RI $85,175 Albion, RI $83,761 Ashaway, RI $85,498 Barrington, RI $83,761 Block Island, RI $85,054 Bradford, RI $85,442 Bristol, RI $83,680 Carolina, RI $84,747

Charlestown, RI $84,835 Chepachet, RI $83,599 Clayville, RI $83,680 Coventry, RI $83,599 West Greenwich, RI $83,542 East Greenwich, RI $83,655 Exeter, RI $85,442 Fiskeville, RI $83,761

Forestdale, RI $83,680 Foster, RI $83,542 Glendale, RI $83,542 Greene, RI $84,480 Greenville, RI $83,761 Harmony, RI $83,736 Harrisville, RI $83,599 Hope, RI $83,761

Hope Valley, RI $85,498 Hopkinton, RI $85,523 Jamestown, RI $84,666 Kenyon, RI $85,417 Little Compton, RI $85,143 Manville, RI $83,761 Mapleville, RI $83,542 Newport, RI $84,682

Middletown, RI $85,038 North Kingstown, RI $83,518 North Scituate, RI $83,736 Oakland, RI $83,623 Pascoag, RI $83,575 Pawtucket, RI $83,761 Central Falls, RI $83,761 Cumberland, RI $83,761

Lincoln, RI $83,761 Portsmouth, RI $84,342 Prudence Island, RI $83,599 Rockville, RI $85,523 Saunderstown, RI $84,714 Shannock, RI $85,393 Slatersville, RI $83,680 Slocum, RI $84,714

Tiverton, RI $85,199 Wakefield, RI $84,625 Kingston, RI $84,642 Narragansett, RI $84,658 Peace Dale, RI $84,625 Warren, RI $83,736 Warwick, RI $83,761 Westerly, RI $85,547

West Kingston, RI $84,690 West Warwick, RI $83,761 Wood River Junction, RI $85,442 Woonsocket, RI $83,680 North Smithfield, RI $83,736 Wyoming, RI $85,417 Providence, RI $83,761 Cranston, RI $83,761

North Providence, RI $83,761 East Providence, RI $83,761 Riverside, RI $83,761 Rumford, RI $83,761 Smithfield, RI $83,761 Johnston, RI $83,761

Computer Network Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Network Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$77,677

Average $83,801/year

$94,151

$6,473

Average $6,983/month

$7,846

$1,494

Average $1,612/week

$1,811

$37

Average $40/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,151	$7,846	$1,811	$45
Average	$83,801	$6,983	$1,612	$40
25th Percentile	$77,677	$6,473	$1,494	$37

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