Network Specialist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

How much does a Network Specialist make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Network Specialist in Boston, MA is $129,027. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $118,266 to $140,629, with most professionals earning between $108,469 and $151,192.

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Common responsibilities of a Network Specialist

Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, and support facilities and/or equipment.

February 24, 2023

Maintains current IT and telecommunications technology and of associated emerging technologies and their applicability to customers.

February 25, 2023

Manages security risk management and network penetration testing strategies for large, complex projects by developing security vulnerability assessment plans for hardware and environment testing.

March 02, 2023

Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.

April 08, 2023

Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of quality work with dedication to customer service in a highly stressful environment.

April 14, 2023

Assist other specialists, analysts and technicians as appropriate in developing their own technical skills and industry regulatory knowledge through training, presentations and involvement in the process of maintaining and supporting these systems (installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, problem resolution, etc.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Network Specialist in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

118266

140629

129027

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122345

147551

134205

What is the average salary for Network Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Network Specialist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Network Specialist ranges from $118,266 to $140,629 with the average base salary of $129,027. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,345 to $147,551 with the average total cash compensation of $134,205.

View Average Salary for Network Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,027	$118,266 - $140,629
Bonus	$5,177	$4,079 - $6,922
Total Pay	$134,205	$122,345 - $147,551

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Network Specialist Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,266 - $140,629	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,266 - $140,629	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,266 - $140,629	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,266 - $140,629	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,266 - $140,629	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,266 - $140,629	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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