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The average salary for a Testing and Network Engineer stands at $108,110 annually, translating to approximately $52 per hour. Salaries can vary widely based on factors such as location, experience, and specific industry demands. For instance, states like California and New York typically offer higher compensation compared to others.
In California, the average salary can exceed $120,000, while states like Texas and Florida offer competitive salaries ranging from $90,000 to $100,000. Cities such as San Francisco and New York City are leading in salary offerings, reflecting the demand for skilled professionals in these areas.
The job market for Testing and Network Engineers remains strong, with a projected growth rate of around 6% over the next decade. This growth is driven by the increasing reliance on technology across industries, making it an ideal time for prospective engineers to enter the field. By focusing on specialized skills and certifications, candidates can further enhance their earning potential and career opportunities.
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The highest-paying states for testing and network engineers are California, Idaho, and Rhode Island. The lowest average testing and network engineer salary states are Maryland, Colorado, and Tennessee.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | $114,908 | $55.24 |
| 2 | California | $123,372 | $59.31 |
| 3 | Alabama | $105,631 | $50.78 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $115,379 | $55.47 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $114,233 | $54.92 |
| 6 | Idaho | $122,438 | $58.86 |
| 7 | Oregon | $106,515 | $51.21 |
| 8 | Nevada | $113,133 | $54.39 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $104,930 | $50.45 |
| 10 | Arizona | $102,121 | $49.10 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $99,785 | $47.97 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $105,188 | $50.57 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $100,254 | $48.20 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $100,713 | $48.42 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $96,011 | $46.16 |
| 16 | Alaska | $95,443 | $45.89 |
| 17 | Washington | $97,399 | $46.83 |
| 18 | New York | $101,601 | $48.85 |
| 19 | Delaware | $96,003 | $46.16 |
| 20 | Vermont | $91,399 | $43.94 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $89,983 | $43.26 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $91,041 | $43.77 |
| 23 | Hawaii | $91,116 | $43.81 |
| 24 | Texas | $86,942 | $41.80 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $89,876 | $43.21 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $92,102 | $44.28 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $90,118 | $43.33 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $87,720 | $42.17 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $85,729 | $41.22 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $86,371 | $41.52 |
| 31 | Iowa | $85,922 | $41.31 |
| 32 | Ohio | $84,339 | $40.55 |
| 33 | Georgia | $85,237 | $40.98 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $84,958 | $40.85 |
| 35 | Virginia | $82,654 | $39.74 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $85,285 | $41.00 |
| 37 | Maine | $85,304 | $41.01 |
| 38 | Montana | $86,737 | $41.70 |
| 39 | Maryland | $80,942 | $38.91 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $85,104 | $40.92 |
| 41 | Colorado | $79,488 | $38.22 |
| 42 | Missouri | $84,859 | $40.80 |
| 43 | Florida | $81,627 | $39.24 |
| 44 | Kansas | $84,462 | $40.61 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $84,536 | $40.64 |
| 46 | Illinois | $81,626 | $39.24 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $82,788 | $39.80 |
| 48 | Michigan | $78,204 | $37.60 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $76,137 | $36.60 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $78,221 | $37.61 |
| 51 | Indiana | $76,276 | $36.67 |
The highest-paying cities for testing and network engineers are Belmont, CA, Roy, UT, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belmont, CA | $132,305 | $63.61 |
| 2 | Roy, UT | $113,353 | $54.50 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $101,710 | $48.90 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $100,915 | $48.52 |
| 5 | Nashua, NH | $100,241 | $48.19 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | $97,838 | $47.04 |
| 7 | Raleigh, NC | $90,487 | $43.50 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $87,195 | $41.92 |
| 9 | Middletown, NJ | $85,409 | $41.06 |
| 10 | Alpharetta, GA | $84,791 | $40.76 |
| 11 | Dublin, OH | $83,979 | $40.37 |
| 12 | Reston, VA | $83,191 | $40.00 |
| 13 | Englewood, CO | $79,434 | $38.19 |
| 14 | Southfield, MI | $78,298 | $37.64 |
A testing and network engineer's salary ranges from $80,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $145,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $145,000 | $12,083 | $70 |
| 75th Percentile | $126,000 | $10,500 | $61 |
| Average | $108,110 | $9,009 | $52 |
| 25th Percentile | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44 |
| 10th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
The highest paying types of testing and network engineers are lead systems engineer, senior network engineer, and systems integration engineer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrator | $72,882 | $6,074 | $35.04 | 67,553 |
| Systems Administrator | $77,156 | $6,430 | $37.09 | 134,500 |
| Network Support Analyst | $83,921 | $6,993 | $40.35 | 118,825 |
| Network Operation Technician | $64,272 | $5,356 | $30.90 | 68,874 |
| Network Operations Manager | $98,658 | $8,222 | $47.43 | 86,381 |
| Network Consultant | $89,303 | $7,442 | $42.93 | 58,194 |
Top companies hiring testing and network engineers now:
Testing and network engineer salaries at Apple and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average testing and network engineer salary at companies like Microsoft and Parsons are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple | $142,419 | $68.47 |
| 2 | $139,334 | $66.99 | |
| 3 | Microsoft | $123,766 | $59.50 |
| 4 | Parsons | $119,629 | $57.51 |
| 5 | Ubiquiti | $117,796 | $56.63 |
| 6 | Nokia | $112,348 | $54.01 |
| 7 | Alliance of Professionals & Consultants | $110,366 | $53.06 |
| 8 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $109,377 | $52.59 |
| 9 | Booz Allen Hamilton | $108,020 | $51.93 |
| 10 | TÜV SÜD America | $106,292 | $51.10 |
| 11 | Epitec | $106,060 | $50.99 |
| 12 | Robert Half | $103,744 | $49.88 |
| 13 | Pinnacle Technical Resources | $103,407 | $49.71 |
| 14 | APN | $102,218 | $49.14 |
| 15 | Orchestra Technology | $101,806 | $48.95 |
| 16 | 4Creeks | $101,154 | $48.63 |
| 17 | Satyam | $101,154 | $48.63 |
| 18 | Parallel Wireless | $101,153 | $48.63 |
| 19 | SYSMIND | $100,492 | $48.31 |
| 20 | Nexius | $100,463 | $48.30 |
The average testing and network engineer salary has risen by $19,728 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average testing and network engineer earned $88,382 annually, but today, they earn $108,110 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for testing and network engineers over the last decade.
Compare testing and network engineer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare testing and network engineer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,000 | $51.98 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $105,000 | $50.26 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $102,000 | $49.13 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $101,000 | $48.56 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $99,300 | $47.72 | +2.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Listingsby Light Hq | IP Network Test Engineer | Fort Meade, MD | 06/26/2025 | $125,000 |
| By Light HQ | IP Network Test Engineer | Fort Meade, MD | 06/25/2025 | $125,000 |
| Ektello | Korean Speaking Network Field Tester | Plano, TX | 06/09/2025 | $50,088 |
| Bluetelecom | Mobile Device Test Network Engineer/Bellevue, WA/Mobile/SHN | Bellevue, WA | 06/03/2025 | $41,740 |
| Bluetelecom | Mobile Device Test Network Engineer/SAN Diego, CA/Mobile/SHN | San Diego, CA | 06/03/2025 | $41,740 |
| Btisolutions | Mobile Device Test Network Test Engineer | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 04/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Job Listingsby Light Hq | IP Network Test Engineer | Fort Meade, MD | 04/28/2025 | $115,000 |
| Uchicago Argonne | Predoctoral Appointee-Quantum Networking Simulators | Lemont, IL | 04/22/2025 | $58,656 |
| Argonne National Laboratory | Predoctoral Appointee-Quantum Networking Simulators | Lemont, IL | 04/22/2025 | $58,656 |
| Brooksource | Network Test Engineer | Englewood, CO | 04/21/2025 | $62,610 |
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