What are the main factors that influence a Network Engineering Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Network Engineering Director's salary?

A Network Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $194,515, a Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $122,502, a Network Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $142,516, a Network Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $170,197, a Network Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $200,642,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Engineering Director?

Network Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $218,868, California $218,038, Massachusetts $215,132. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Engineering Director roles make?

Salaries for Network Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Director: $200,916; Network Implementation Director: $197,700; Network Operations and Administration Director: $187,000; Network Operations Director: $186,983; Network Engineering Senior Manager: $167,682.

Network Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Engineering Director make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Network Engineering Director in Delaware is $200,642 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $96.

However, a Network Engineering Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $212,572
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $184,951 to $206,886
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,666

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Network Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,886	$17,241	$3,979	$99
Average	$200,642	$16,720	$3,859	$96
25th Percentile	$184,951	$15,413	$3,557	$89

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Key Factors That Influence Network Engineering Director Salaries

A Network Engineering Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Network Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Engineering Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Network Engineer VI (10-12 years): $194,515
Network Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $122,502
Network Engineering Manager (12+ years): $142,516
Network Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $170,197
Network Engineering Director (12+ years): $200,642

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Network Engineer VI	10-12 years	$194,515
Network Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$122,502
Network Engineering Manager	12+ years	$142,516
Network Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$170,197
Network Engineering Director	12+ years	$200,642

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How Do Network Engineering Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Network Engineering Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $218,868.
California: $218,038.
Massachusetts: $215,132.

District of Columbia $218,868 California $218,038 Massachusetts $215,132 Washington $214,341 New Jersey $214,262 Alaska $213,985 Connecticut $211,257 New York $210,150

Hawaii $206,612 Rhode Island $204,952 Maryland $203,825 Minnesota $202,283 Colorado $201,690 Illinois $201,492 Oregon $200,741 Delaware $200,187

New Hampshire $199,840 Virginia $199,061 Pennsylvania $196,787 Nevada $195,641 North Dakota $195,265 Michigan $194,672 Wisconsin $194,455 Vermont $194,020

Texas $192,814 Maine $192,735 Arizona $192,616 Ohio $192,478 Georgia $190,659 Indiana $189,750 Wyoming $189,572 Utah $189,295

Iowa $189,177 Kansas $188,228 Louisiana $187,951 North Carolina $187,852 Missouri $187,813 Florida $187,042 Montana $186,627 Nebraska $186,232

Kentucky $186,014 South Carolina $185,223 Tennessee $184,729 Idaho $184,531 New Mexico $183,088 Oklahoma $182,772 Alabama $181,606 South Dakota $179,649

Arkansas $178,581 West Virginia $178,008 Mississippi $176,288

Top Paying Cities for Network Engineering Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $207,185
Little Creek: $205,268
Magnolia: $206,118

Lincoln, DE $207,185 Little Creek, DE $205,268 Magnolia, DE $206,118 Milford, DE $207,185 Marydel, DE $204,497 Millsboro, DE $207,185 Millville, DE $208,569 Milton, DE $207,185

Nassau, DE $207,185 Ocean View, DE $208,569 Rehoboth Beach, DE $208,569 Seaford, DE $205,011 Selbyville, DE $208,569 Smyrna, DE $204,260 Viola, DE $206,118 Woodside, DE $205,525

Bear, DE $202,757 Newark, DE $202,836 Claymont, DE $202,995 Delaware City, DE $202,836 Hockessin, DE $202,995 Kirkwood, DE $202,836 Middletown, DE $203,845 Montchanin, DE $202,995

New Castle, DE $202,995 Odessa, DE $204,121 Port Penn, DE $202,283 Rockland, DE $202,995 Saint Georges, DE $202,836 Townsend, DE $203,825 Winterthur, DE $202,995 Lewes, DE $207,185

Wilmington, DE $202,995 Dover, DE $205,169 Dover Afb, DE $205,643 Bethany Beach, DE $208,569 Bethel, DE $205,011 Bridgeville, DE $207,185 Camden Wyoming, DE $205,386 Cheswold, DE $204,695

Clayton, DE $204,181 Dagsboro, DE $208,569 Delmar, DE $205,011 Ellendale, DE $207,185 Felton, DE $207,185 Fenwick Island, DE $208,569 Frankford, DE $208,569 Frederica, DE $207,185

Georgetown, DE $207,185 Greenwood, DE $207,185 Harbeson, DE $207,185 Harrington, DE $207,185 Hartly, DE $204,082 Houston, DE $207,185 Kenton, DE $204,181 Laurel, DE $205,011

Yorklyn, DE $202,995

Network Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Engineering Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$184,951

Average $200,642/year

$206,886

$15,413

Average $16,720/month

$17,241

$3,557

Average $3,859/week

$3,979

$89

Average $96/hour

$99

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$206,886	$17,241	$3,979	$99
Average	$200,642	$16,720	$3,859	$96
25th Percentile	$184,951	$15,413	$3,557	$89

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