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Network Architect Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$138,393 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

$96,759 $138,393 $182,395

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Network Architect in United States is $138,393 per year as of July 2026, based on 76 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $96,759, while senior specialists can earn up to $182,395. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $990 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Network Architect.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Network Architect over the last 6 months in United States.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Network Architect in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	329	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Network Architect	76	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	43	0	0
Entry Level	$96,759
Junior	$99,332
Median Salary	$138,393
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	$166,148
Expert / Top Earners	$182,395

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