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

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

How does experience change A Network Director's salary?

A Network Director's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $196,121, a Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $123,525, a Network Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $143,699, a Network Director (12+ years)earns $171,602, a Network Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $202,313,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Director?

Network Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Director roles are District of Columbia $188,372, California $187,658, Massachusetts $185,157. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Director roles make?

Salaries for Network Director level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Network Operations: $199,371; Network Engineering Director: $197,700; Network Implementation Director: $197,700; Network Architecture Director: $189,000; Network Planning Director: $188,969.

Network Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Director make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Director in Delaware is $172,295 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,313
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $159,981 to $181,726
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $148,771

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Network Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,726	$15,144	$3,495	$87
Average	$172,295	$14,358	$3,313	$83
25th Percentile	$159,981	$13,332	$3,077	$77

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Key Factors That Influence Network Director Salaries

A Network Director'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 Network Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Director'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): $196,121
Early Career (1-2 years): $123,525
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $143,699
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $171,602
Expert (over 8 years): $202,313

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Director	$196,121
Network E... Level Network Director	$123,525
Network E... Level Network Director	$143,699
Network D... Level Network Director	$171,602
Network E... Level Network Director	$202,313

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How Do Network Director 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 Network Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $188,372.
California: $187,658.
Massachusetts: $185,157.

District of Columbia $188,372 California $187,658 Massachusetts $185,157 Washington $184,476 New Jersey $184,408 Alaska $184,170 Connecticut $181,822 New York $180,869

Hawaii $177,824 Rhode Island $176,395 Maryland $175,425 Minnesota $174,098 Colorado $173,588 Illinois $173,418 Oregon $172,771 Delaware $172,295

New Hampshire $171,995 Virginia $171,325 Pennsylvania $169,368 Nevada $168,382 North Dakota $168,058 Michigan $167,548 Wisconsin $167,361 Vermont $166,987

Texas $165,949 Maine $165,881 Arizona $165,779 Ohio $165,659 Georgia $164,094 Indiana $163,312 Wyoming $163,159 Utah $162,920

Iowa $162,818 Kansas $162,002 Louisiana $161,763 North Carolina $161,678 Missouri $161,644 Florida $160,981 Montana $160,624 Nebraska $160,283

Kentucky $160,096 South Carolina $159,416 Tennessee $158,990 Idaho $158,820 New Mexico $157,578 Oklahoma $157,306 Alabama $156,302 South Dakota $154,618

Arkansas $153,699 West Virginia $153,206 Mississippi $151,726

Top Paying Cities for Network Directors

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:

Lincoln: $178,317
Little Creek: $176,667
Magnolia: $177,399

Lincoln, DE $178,317 Little Creek, DE $176,667 Magnolia, DE $177,399 Milford, DE $178,317 Marydel, DE $176,004 Millsboro, DE $178,317 Millville, DE $179,508 Milton, DE $178,317

Nassau, DE $178,317 Ocean View, DE $179,508 Rehoboth Beach, DE $179,508 Seaford, DE $176,446 Selbyville, DE $179,508 Smyrna, DE $175,799 Viola, DE $177,399 Woodside, DE $176,888

Bear, DE $174,506 Newark, DE $174,574 Claymont, DE $174,711 Delaware City, DE $174,574 Hockessin, DE $174,711 Kirkwood, DE $174,574 Middletown, DE $175,442 Montchanin, DE $174,711

New Castle, DE $174,711 Odessa, DE $175,680 Port Penn, DE $174,098 Rockland, DE $174,711 Saint Georges, DE $174,574 Townsend, DE $175,425 Winterthur, DE $174,711 Lewes, DE $178,317

Wilmington, DE $174,711 Dover, DE $176,582 Dover Afb, DE $176,990 Bethany Beach, DE $179,508 Bethel, DE $176,446 Bridgeville, DE $178,317 Camden Wyoming, DE $176,769 Cheswold, DE $176,174

Clayton, DE $175,731 Dagsboro, DE $179,508 Delmar, DE $176,446 Ellendale, DE $178,317 Felton, DE $178,317 Fenwick Island, DE $179,508 Frankford, DE $179,508 Frederica, DE $178,317

Georgetown, DE $178,317 Greenwood, DE $178,317 Harbeson, DE $178,317 Harrington, DE $178,317 Hartly, DE $175,646 Houston, DE $178,317 Kenton, DE $175,731 Laurel, DE $176,446

Yorklyn, DE $174,711

Network Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Director'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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$159,981

Average $172,295/year

$181,726

$13,332

Average $14,358/month

$15,144

$3,077

Average $3,313/week

$3,495

$77

Average $83/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,726	$15,144	$3,495	$87
Average	$172,295	$14,358	$3,313	$83
25th Percentile	$159,981	$13,332	$3,077	$77

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