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Senior network engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Network Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$128,136
Average $128,136
Low $84,284
High $194,804

The average salary for a senior network engineer is $128,136 per year in the United States. 2.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Senior Network Engineer job openings in United States

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Sr Network Engineer
RWJBarnabas Health3.8out of 5 stars.
Oceanport, NJ
$100,619 - $142,124 a year
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Network Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Heitmeyer Consulting
 
$312,000per year
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Zoox
 
$299,500per year
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ByteDance
 
$286,762per year
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Point72
 
$275,000per year
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The Structures Company, LLC
 
$265,200per year
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Opusing LLC
 
$251,472per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Network Engineers near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $160,730 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $156,401 per year
  3. Doral, FL
    $149,822 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $128,297 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $124,937 per year

Where can a Senior Network Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Network Engineer get paid in United States?

Junior Network Engineer

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Network Engineer

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Senior Network Engineer

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Average $128,136 per year