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

A Network Operations Center Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $79,868, a Network Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,286, a Network Operations Center Engineer (4-7 years)earns $115,265, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,452, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $155,092,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Operations Center Engineer?

Network Operations Center Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Operations Center Engineer roles are District of Columbia $126,729, California $126,248, Massachusetts $124,566. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Operations Center Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Network Operations Center Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Operations Center Analyst: $165,613; Network Operations Center Manager: $132,100; Network Control Center Manager: $132,095; Network Operations Center Supervisor: $118,163; Network Control Center Supervisor: $118,150.

Network Operations Center Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Operations Center Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Operations Center Engineer in Delaware is $115,913 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,750
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,698 to $124,726
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,218

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Network Operations Center Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,726	$10,394	$2,399	$60
Average	$115,913	$9,659	$2,229	$56
25th Percentile	$107,698	$8,975	$2,071	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Network Operations Center Engineer Salaries

A Network Operations Center 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 Network Operations Center Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Operations Center 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): $79,868
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,286
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,265
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,452
Expert (over 8 years): $155,092

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Operations Center Engineer	$79,868
Network E... Level Network Operations Center Engineer	$95,286
Network O... Level Network Operations Center Engineer	$115,265
Network E... Level Network Operations Center Engineer	$135,452
Network E... Level Network Operations Center Engineer	$155,092

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How Do Network Operations Center 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 Operations Center Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,729.
California: $126,248.
Massachusetts: $124,566.

District of Columbia $126,729 California $126,248 Massachusetts $124,566 Washington $124,108 New Jersey $124,062 Alaska $123,902 Connecticut $122,322 New York $121,681

Hawaii $119,633 Rhode Island $118,671 Maryland $118,019 Minnesota $117,126 Colorado $116,783 Illinois $116,668 Oregon $116,233 Delaware $115,913

New Hampshire $115,711 Virginia $115,260 Pennsylvania $113,944 Nevada $113,280 North Dakota $113,063 Michigan $112,719 Wisconsin $112,593 Vermont $112,342

Texas $111,643 Maine $111,598 Arizona $111,529 Ohio $111,449 Georgia $110,396 Indiana $109,869 Wyoming $109,766 Utah $109,606

Iowa $109,537 Kansas $108,988 Louisiana $108,828 North Carolina $108,770 Missouri $108,747 Florida $108,301 Montana $108,061 Nebraska $107,832

Kentucky $107,706 South Carolina $107,248 Tennessee $106,962 Idaho $106,847 New Mexico $106,012 Oklahoma $105,829 Alabama $105,153 South Dakota $104,020

Arkansas $103,402 West Virginia $103,070 Mississippi $102,075

Top Paying Cities for Network Operations Center 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:

Lincoln: $119,964
Little Creek: $118,854
Magnolia: $119,346

Lincoln, DE $119,964 Little Creek, DE $118,854 Magnolia, DE $119,346 Milford, DE $119,964 Marydel, DE $118,408 Millsboro, DE $119,964 Millville, DE $120,766 Milton, DE $119,964

Nassau, DE $119,964 Ocean View, DE $120,766 Rehoboth Beach, DE $120,766 Seaford, DE $118,705 Selbyville, DE $120,766 Smyrna, DE $118,270 Viola, DE $119,346 Woodside, DE $119,003

Bear, DE $117,401 Newark, DE $117,446 Claymont, DE $117,538 Delaware City, DE $117,446 Hockessin, DE $117,538 Kirkwood, DE $117,446 Middletown, DE $118,030 Montchanin, DE $117,538

New Castle, DE $117,538 Odessa, DE $118,190 Port Penn, DE $117,126 Rockland, DE $117,538 Saint Georges, DE $117,446 Townsend, DE $118,019 Winterthur, DE $117,538 Lewes, DE $119,964

Wilmington, DE $117,538 Dover, DE $118,797 Dover Afb, DE $119,072 Bethany Beach, DE $120,766 Bethel, DE $118,705 Bridgeville, DE $119,964 Camden Wyoming, DE $118,923 Cheswold, DE $118,522

Clayton, DE $118,225 Dagsboro, DE $120,766 Delmar, DE $118,705 Ellendale, DE $119,964 Felton, DE $119,964 Fenwick Island, DE $120,766 Frankford, DE $120,766 Frederica, DE $119,964

Georgetown, DE $119,964 Greenwood, DE $119,964 Harbeson, DE $119,964 Harrington, DE $119,964 Hartly, DE $118,167 Houston, DE $119,964 Kenton, DE $118,225 Laurel, DE $118,705

Yorklyn, DE $117,538

Network Operations Center Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Operations Center 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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$107,698

Average $115,913/year

$124,726

$8,975

Average $9,659/month

$10,394

$2,071

Average $2,229/week

$2,399

$52

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$124,726	$10,394	$2,399	$60
Average	$115,913	$9,659	$2,229	$56
25th Percentile	$107,698	$8,975	$2,071	$52

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