Computer Network Architects salaries
Median $140,000 across 5,017 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$140,000
Middle 50%
$115,800–$165,600
Filings
5,017
- Median is 9% above the median for all IT roles ($128,000).
- Most filings are wage Level II (39%).
- Amazon Data Services, Inc has the most filings (197), with a median of $165,000.
Top companies
Salaries by metro
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 588 | $128,700 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 437 | $164,500 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 405 | $172,500 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 336 | $150,000 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 287 | $179,000 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 248 | $124,600 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 207 | $150,000 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 196 | $134,900 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 177 | $135,000 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 146 | $124,700 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 109 | $139,900 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 93 | $128,600 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 84 | $123,700 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 81 | $130,000 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 75 | $125,000 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 61 | $135,000 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 49 | $120,900 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 44 | $124,300 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 42 | $118,800 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 35 | $124,600 |
Level I 11%
Level II 39%
Level III 22%
Level IV 19%
Not stated 10%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $140,000 |
| Federal income tax | $22,300 |
| Social Security | $8,700 |
| Medicare | $2,000 |
| State income tax | $0 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $105,500 |
| Take-home per month | $8,800 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
This is an estimate. Actual taxes depend on your situation. Consult a tax professional before filing.
LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
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