Network Implementation Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Implementation Engineer in the United States is $117,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,920
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,488 to $126,774
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,896
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Network Implementation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $126,774 $10,565 $2,438 $61
Average $117,827 $9,819 $2,266 $57
25th Percentile $109,488 $9,124 $2,106 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Network Implementation Engineer Salaries

A Network Implementation 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 Network Implementation Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Implementation 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): $113,392
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $114,021
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,281
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,169
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,458
Levels Salary
Entry Level Network Implementation Engineer$113,392
Intermediate Level Network Implementation Engineer$114,021
Senior Level Network Implementation Engineer$115,281
Specialist Level Network Implementation Engineer$117,169
Expert Level Network Implementation Engineer$120,458
$113,392 0 yr
$114,021 < 2 yrs
$115,281 2-4 yrs
$117,169 5-8 yrs
$120,458 > 8 yrs
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How Do Network Implementation 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 Network Implementation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $130,458.
  • California: $129,963.
  • Massachusetts: $128,231.

Top Paying Cities for Network Implementation 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: $148,615
  • San Francisco: $147,154
  • Oakland: $143,890

What Skills Can Increase a Network Implementation Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 8.34% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
  • Telecommunications (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Telecommunication is the transmission of information by various types of technologies over wire, radio or optical. It has its origin in the desire of humans for communication over a distance greater than that feasible with the human voice.
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Networking 8.34%
Computer Science 2.67%
Telecommunications 1.77%
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 Network Implementation Engineer's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • OSPF: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
 $122,540
4%
Flexibility
 $121,362
3%
OSPF
 $121,362
3%
AWS
 $121,362
3%
Presentation
 $121,362
3%
Network Design
 $120,184
2%
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How Education impacts a Network Implementation Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Network Implementation 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 Network Implementation Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $108,674 and $114,176).

Network Implementation Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Network Implementation Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 22.5%
Associates 13.8%
Bachelors 45.3%
Masters 15.7%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Network Implementation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Implementation 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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$109,488
Average $117,827/year
$126,774
$9,124
Average $9,819/month
$10,565
$2,106
Average $2,266/week
$2,438
$53
Average $57/hour
$61
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $126,774 $10,565 $2,438 $61
Average $117,827 $9,819 $2,266 $57
25th Percentile $109,488 $9,124 $2,106 $53

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Salary Trends for Network Implementation Engineer

Salaries for a Network Implementation Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,453 in 2023 to around $107,420 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Implementation Engineer salary trends, .

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