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The average salary for a NOC Engineer is approximately $64,721 per year, equating to around $31 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on experience, location, and the specific industry. For instance, NOC Engineers with several years of experience often command higher salaries, particularly in tech hubs or specialized sectors like cybersecurity.
States such as California and New York consistently offer higher salaries for NOC Engineers, reflecting the demand for skilled professionals in these regions. Additionally, positions in larger companies or those focusing on advanced technology can provide better compensation packages.
Analyzing salary trends over the past few years shows a gradual increase in NOC Engineer salaries, driven by the growing reliance on technology and network stability in various industries. This upward trajectory indicates a promising future for individuals considering a career as a NOC Engineer.
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The highest-paying states for noc engineers are California, Oregon, and Washington. The lowest average noc engineer salary states are North Dakota, South Carolina, and Montana.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $91,293 | $43.89 |
| 2 | Oregon | $85,046 | $40.89 |
| 3 | Washington | $83,877 | $40.33 |
| 4 | Virginia | $73,806 | $35.48 |
| 5 | Arizona | $77,202 | $37.12 |
| 6 | Delaware | $68,570 | $32.97 |
| 7 | Idaho | $70,408 | $33.85 |
| 8 | Nevada | $67,915 | $32.65 |
| 9 | Texas | $62,693 | $30.14 |
| 10 | Maryland | $66,650 | $32.04 |
| 11 | Alabama | $61,251 | $29.45 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $63,180 | $30.38 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $66,533 | $31.99 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $62,841 | $30.21 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $62,921 | $30.25 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $65,836 | $31.65 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $69,925 | $33.62 |
| 18 | Vermont | $60,938 | $29.30 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $60,471 | $29.07 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $60,788 | $29.23 |
| 21 | Missouri | $61,020 | $29.34 |
| 22 | New York | $61,723 | $29.67 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $58,413 | $28.08 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $62,147 | $29.88 |
| 25 | Utah | $57,379 | $27.59 |
| 26 | Maine | $61,073 | $29.36 |
| 27 | Indiana | $58,894 | $28.31 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $59,512 | $28.61 |
| 29 | Alaska | $58,752 | $28.25 |
| 30 | Florida | $58,384 | $28.07 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $57,250 | $27.52 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $58,012 | $27.89 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $57,375 | $27.58 |
| 34 | Colorado | $57,375 | $27.58 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $59,143 | $28.43 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $57,627 | $27.71 |
| 37 | Illinois | $57,936 | $27.85 |
| 38 | Michigan | $56,796 | $27.31 |
| 39 | Ohio | $56,110 | $26.98 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $56,182 | $27.01 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $55,714 | $26.79 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $55,956 | $26.90 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $54,136 | $26.03 |
| 44 | Iowa | $54,982 | $26.43 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $51,366 | $24.70 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $53,046 | $25.50 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $52,889 | $25.43 |
| 48 | Kansas | $53,136 | $25.55 |
| 49 | Montana | $52,847 | $25.41 |
| 50 | Georgia | $51,153 | $24.59 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $50,955 | $24.50 |
The highest-paying cities for noc engineers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Hillsboro, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $101,658 | $48.87 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $85,075 | $40.90 |
| 3 | Hillsboro, OR | $84,847 | $40.79 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $77,484 | $37.25 |
| 5 | Gaithersburg, MD | $66,536 | $31.99 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $62,606 | $30.10 |
| 7 | Rochester, NH | $62,298 | $29.95 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $61,901 | $29.76 |
| 9 | Lexington, MA | $60,641 | $29.15 |
| 10 | Miami, FL | $58,166 | $27.96 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $57,988 | $27.88 |
| 12 | Morrisville, NC | $57,772 | $27.77 |
| 13 | Washington, DC | $57,384 | $27.59 |
| 14 | Centennial, CO | $57,345 | $27.57 |
| 15 | Akron, OH | $57,119 | $27.46 |
| 16 | Pontiac, MI | $57,052 | $27.43 |
| 17 | Milwaukee, WI | $54,304 | $26.11 |
| 18 | Columbia, SC | $52,983 | $25.47 |
| 19 | Atlanta, GA | $51,286 | $24.66 |
A noc engineer's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $92,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,000 | $6,500 | $38 |
| Average | $64,721 | $5,393 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 10th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
The highest paying types of noc engineers are principal systems engineer, lead systems engineer, and senior infrastructure engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network Consultant | $89,303 | $7,442 | $42.93 | 58,194 |
| Systems Integration Engineer | $106,065 | $8,839 | $50.99 | 217,599 |
| Technical Systems Engineer | $101,163 | $8,430 | $48.64 | 192,058 |
| Technical Support Engineer | $85,716 | $7,143 | $41.21 | 184,542 |
| Principal Systems Engineer | $133,208 | $11,101 | $64.04 | 146,444 |
| Systems Support Engineer | $82,561 | $6,880 | $39.69 | 182,434 |
Top companies hiring noc engineers now:
Noc engineer salaries at PayPal and Box are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average noc engineer salary at companies like StubHub and LinkedIn are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PayPal | $126,388 | $60.76 |
| 2 | Box | $101,013 | $48.56 |
| 3 | StubHub | $100,961 | $48.54 |
| 4 | $99,210 | $47.70 | |
| 5 | Avid | $98,121 | $47.17 |
| 6 | Comtech Telecommunications | $96,384 | $46.34 |
| 7 | Medidata | $89,542 | $43.05 |
| 8 | Splunk | $89,059 | $42.82 |
| 9 | United Wholesale Mortgage | $80,140 | $38.53 |
| 10 | Salesforce | $78,283 | $37.64 |
| 11 | National Grid plc | $75,568 | $36.33 |
| 12 | Hanu an Insight Company | $73,283 | $35.23 |
| 13 | RealPage | $71,966 | $34.60 |
| 14 | Oxford Solutions | $67,565 | $32.48 |
| 15 | Kforce | $67,191 | $32.30 |
| 16 | TEKsystems | $66,018 | $31.74 |
| 17 | The Judge Group | $65,486 | $31.48 |
| 18 | Xylem | $64,894 | $31.20 |
| 19 | Entre Computer Services | $64,385 | $30.95 |
| 20 | Infinity Consulting Solutions | $63,623 | $30.59 |
The average noc engineer salary has risen by $11,810 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average noc engineer earned $52,911 annually, but today, they earn $64,721 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for noc engineers over the last decade.
Compare noc engineer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare noc engineer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $64,700 | $31.12 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $62,600 | $30.09 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $61,200 | $29.41 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $60,500 | $29.07 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $59,400 | $28.57 | +2.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eplus Technology | NOC Engineer I | Boone, NC | 06/28/2025 | $50,171 |
| Iconectiv, LLC | NOC Engineer Lead-Job ID 3058 | Bridgewater, NJ | 06/16/2025 | $78,000 |
| Iconectiv, LLC | NOC Engineer Lead-Job ID 3058 | Bridgewater, NJ | 05/13/2025 | $78,000 |
| Iconectiv | NOC Engineer Lead-Job ID 3058 | Bridgewater, NJ | 05/10/2025 | $78,000 |
| Eplus Technology | NOC Engineer I | Boone, NC | 05/09/2025 | $50,171 |
| Dish Network Corporation | NOC Regulatory Engineer I | Littleton, CO | 05/07/2025 | $72,400 |
| Surf Internet | NOC Engineer | Elkhart, IN | 05/02/2025 | $75,000 |
| Ascend Technologies | NOC Engineer | Conway, AR | 04/26/2025 | $45,000 |
| Actalent | NOC Engineer | Alpharetta, GA | 04/19/2025 | $87,654 |
| Tata Consulting Services | Network NOC Engineer | North East, NY | 04/17/2025 | $63,400 |
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