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Enterprise network engineer salary

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Michael Rudisill

Average enterprise network engineer salary

$83,710

$40.25 hourly rate

Entry-level enterprise network engineer salary
$62,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding Enterprise Network Engineer Salaries

As of October 2025, an Enterprise Network Engineer earns an average salary of $83,710 per year. This figure can fluctuate based on geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which they work. For instance, engineers in urban areas or high-demand sectors often see higher salaries due to competitive market conditions.

Salary by Location

In states like California and New York, the average salaries exceed the national average, reflecting the high cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. By contrast, regions with lower living costs may offer lower salaries. Therefore, it’s crucial for job seekers to research local salary trends before making career decisions.

Factors Affecting Salaries

Experience plays a significant role in determining salary levels. Entry-level positions typically offer lower salaries, while those with advanced skills or certifications can command significantly higher pay. Additionally, industries such as technology and telecommunications tend to offer the most lucrative opportunities for Enterprise Network Engineers.

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Enterprise network engineer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for an enterprise network engineer typically falls between $71,497 and $130,649.
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$83,710yearly
glassdoor[1]
$130,649yearly
comparably[2]
$111,400yearly
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$77,328yearly
payscale[4]
$71,497yearly

Average enterprise network engineer salary by state

The average enterprise network engineer salary in Washington, Connecticut, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average enterprise network engineer salary states are Tennessee, Florida, and Maine.

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Highest paying states for enterprise network engineers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$101,824$48.95
2Connecticut$97,524$46.89
3Virginia$93,209$44.81
4Rhode Island$96,654$46.47
5Oregon$91,021$43.76
6West Virginia$96,555$46.42
7Massachusetts$94,465$45.42
8California$96,211$46.26
9Idaho$93,848$45.12
10North Carolina$83,127$39.96
11Delaware$85,395$41.06
12Nevada$85,231$40.98
13District of Columbia$89,782$43.16
14Georgia$83,706$40.24
15Maryland$84,633$40.69
16Pennsylvania$82,463$39.65
17Ohio$81,236$39.06
18Arizona$82,431$39.63
19New York$83,515$40.15
20Texas$80,717$38.81
21Hawaii$87,799$42.21
22New Jersey$85,447$41.08
23Indiana$81,639$39.25
24South Carolina$82,306$39.57
25New Mexico$81,412$39.14
26New Hampshire$81,811$39.33
27Illinois$80,177$38.55
28Michigan$80,941$38.91
29Wisconsin$80,710$38.80
30Wyoming$77,450$37.24
31Alaska$75,382$36.24
32Iowa$78,658$37.82
33Utah$74,610$35.87
34Vermont$73,954$35.55
35Missouri$78,531$37.76
36Kentucky$77,596$37.31
37Colorado$75,031$36.07
38Mississippi$77,814$37.41
39South Dakota$75,245$36.18
40Alabama$73,295$35.24
41Louisiana$77,858$37.43
42Arkansas$75,247$36.18
43Minnesota$72,681$34.94
44Kansas$73,063$35.13
45North Dakota$69,575$33.45
46Florida$68,605$32.98
47Nebraska$67,765$32.58
48Tennessee$69,189$33.26
49Oklahoma$67,871$32.63
50Maine$67,919$32.65
51Montana$66,691$32.06

Highest paying cities for enterprise network engineers

The highest-paying cities for enterprise network engineers are Seattle, WA, Fremont, CA, and Arlington, VA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Seattle, WA$103,010$49.52
2Fremont, CA$101,490$48.79
3Arlington, VA$93,404$44.91
4Mililani Town, HI$87,923$42.27
5Rockville, MD$84,670$40.71
6New York, NY$83,745$40.26
7Raleigh, NC$83,576$40.18
8Phoenix, AZ$82,463$39.65
9San Antonio, TX$81,581$39.22
10Columbus, OH$81,465$39.17
11Madison, WI$80,625$38.76
12Saint Louis, MO$79,067$38.01
13Littleton, CO$75,052$36.08
14Fayetteville, AR$74,841$35.98
15Tampa, FL$69,022$33.18

Enterprise network engineer salary details

An enterprise network engineer's salary ranges from $62,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $112,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average enterprise network engineer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an enterprise network engineer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$112,000$9,333$54
75th Percentile$97,000$8,083$47
Average$83,710$6,976$40
25th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34
10th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30

Highest paying enterprise network engineer jobs

The highest paying types of enterprise network engineers are senior infrastructure engineer, senior network engineer, and network operations manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Information Technology Administrator$73,195$6,100$35.19159,499
Systems Administrator$77,156$6,430$37.09134,500
Administrator$72,882$6,074$35.0467,553
Network Support Analyst$83,921$6,993$40.35118,825
Network Operation Technician$64,272$5,356$30.9068,874
Network Operations Manager$98,658$8,222$47.4386,381

How would you rate the starting salaries for enterprise network engineers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Michael Rudisill

Department Head and Professor of Engineering Technology, Northern Michigan University

From what we've seen, salaries haven't been reduced, even though demand is down. I would expect wages and salary progression to remain strong as the need for engineering will only continue to grow.

Top companies hiring enterprise network engineers now:

  1. Meta jobs (2)
  2. TechnipFMC jobs (2)
  3. Cisco jobs (4)
  4. Huntington National Bank jobs (1)
  5. F5 jobs (18)

Which companies pay enterprise network engineers the most?

Enterprise network engineer salaries at Meta and Costco Wholesale are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average enterprise network engineer salary at companies like Amazon and F5 are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Meta$110,235$53.00
2Costco Wholesale$97,992$47.11
3Amazon$97,671$46.96
4F5$97,597$46.92
5Psg$87,504$42.07
6VSE$85,382$41.05
7Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America$84,886$40.81
8Hughes$82,914$39.86
9CACI International$82,557$39.69
10Stifel Financial$79,919$38.42
11General Dynamics$79,620$38.28
12Univ. Of Texas Cancer Ctr.$77,874$37.44
13L3Harris$77,850$37.43
14Windstream$77,746$37.38
15Washington National Insurance Company$76,192$36.63
16Spectrum$69,545$33.44
17Nes Holdings$69,127$33.23
18Gwinnett County Board of Education$60,250$28.97
19University of Arkansas$49,828$23.96

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Enterprise Network Engineer salary by industry

The average enterprise network engineer salary varies across industries:

  • The average enterprise network engineer salary in the technology industry is $95,200, the highest of any industry.
  • The average enterprise network engineer salary in the finance industry is $76,454.
  • Enterprise network engineers in the health care industry earn an average salary of $56,789, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for enterprise network engineers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$95,200$45.77
2Transportation$76,454$36.76
3Government$63,227$30.40
4Health Care$56,789$27.30

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Enterprise network engineer salary trends

The average enterprise network engineer salary has risen by $15,275 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average enterprise network engineer earned $68,435 annually, but today, they earn $83,710 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for enterprise network engineers over the last decade.

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Average enterprise network engineer salary over time

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Enterprise network engineer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$83,700$40.25+3.3%
2024$81,000$38.92+2.3%
2023$79,100$38.04+1.2%
2022$78,200$37.60+1.7%
2021$76,900$36.95+2.4%

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