How much does an Optical Network Engineer make? The average Optical Network Engineer salary is $80,536 as of August 27, 2023, but the salary range typically falls between $74,127 and $91,487. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Optical Network Engineer Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Optical Network Engineer between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of August 27, 2023. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Optical Network Engineer in each city.
Click to see the salary for Optical Network Engineer in these major U.S. cities.
City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $100,670
Washington, DC $89,652
Miami, FL $78,161
Chicago, IL $84,957
Boston, MA $90,740
New York, NY $94,629
Dallas, TX $80,012
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Optical Network Engineer in 2023?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Optical Network Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Optical Network Engineer ranges from $74,127 to $91,487 with the average base salary of $80,536. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,373 to $95,162 with the average total cash compensation of $83,346.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,536 $74,127 - $91,487
Bonus $2,810 $1,246 - $3,675
Total Pay $83,346 $75,373 - $95,162
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What's the difference between Optical Engineer and Optical Network Engineer?
According to our latest salary estimation on August 27, 2023. The average salary of Optical Network Engineer is $80,536, and the average salary of Optical Engineer is $129,995. The average salary of Optical Engineer is higher than Optical Network Engineer. ( 2023-08-28 salary.com )
I am an Optical Network Engineer, which location’s salary is higher, Pocatello, ID or Mesquite, TX?
Mesquite, TX typically sees higher pay than Pocatello, ID for Optical Network Engineer. an Optical Network Engineer Salary in Mesquite, TX is $79,927 as of August 27, 2023; an Optical Network Engineer Salary in Pocatello, ID is $69,986 as of August 27, 2023. ( 2023-08-28 salary.com )
Why does the salary of an Optical Network Engineer vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2023-08-28 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Optical Network Engineer?
Salary ranges for an Optical Network Engineer can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2023-08-28 salary.com )
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Last Update: August 27, 2023