Mid Level Network Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Mid Level Network Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mid Level Network Engineer in the United States is $90,128 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,389
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,752 to $95,499
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,036
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Mid Level Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $95,499 $7,958 $1,837 $46
Average $90,128 $7,511 $1,733 $43
25th Percentile $82,752 $6,896 $1,591 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Mid Level Network Engineer Salaries

A Mid Level 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mid Level Network Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mid Level 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): $87,215
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,444
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,128
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,339
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,497
Levels Salary
Entry Level Mid Level Network Engineer$87,215
Intermediate Level Mid Level Network Engineer$87,444
Senior Level Mid Level Network Engineer$90,128
Specialist Level Mid Level Network Engineer$92,339
Expert Level Mid Level Network Engineer$92,497
$87,215 0 yr
$87,444 < 2 yrs
$90,128 2-4 yrs
$92,339 5-8 yrs
$92,497 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Mid Level 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:

  • San Jose: $113,678
  • San Francisco: $112,561
  • Oakland: $110,064

What Skills Can Increase a Mid Level Network Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Product Development (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.
  • Lean (Mentioned in 0.78% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing, or lean production, is a system of techniques and activities for running a manufacturing or service operation.
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Project Management 2.34%
Product Development 1.3%
Lean 0.78%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Mid Level Network Engineer's salary.
  • Business Acumen: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Verification and Validation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Acumen
 $110,857
23%
Verification and Validation
 $99,141
10%
Mechanical Engineering
 $96,437
7%
Operations Management
 $96,437
7%
Commitment
 $96,437
7%
Decision Making
 $94,634
5%
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How Education impacts a Mid Level Network Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mid Level Network Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Mid Level Network Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $84,986 and $88,834).

Mid Level Network Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mid Level Network Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 1.7%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 75.0%
Masters 16.7%
Doctorate 1.7%
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Mid Level Network Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mid Level 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.

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$82,752
Average $90,128/year
$95,499
$6,896
Average $7,511/month
$7,958
$1,591
Average $1,733/week
$1,837
$40
Average $43/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $95,499 $7,958 $1,837 $46
Average $90,128 $7,511 $1,733 $43
25th Percentile $82,752 $6,896 $1,591 $40

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Salary Trends for Mid Level Network Engineer

Salaries for a Mid Level Network Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,563 in 2023 to around $91,242 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mid Level Network Engineer salary trends, .

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