Network Development Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Network Development Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Network Development Manager in the United States is $138,501 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,356
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,480 to $150,464
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,624
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Network Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $150,464 $12,539 $2,894 $72
Average $138,501 $11,542 $2,663 $67
25th Percentile $125,480 $10,457 $2,413 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Network Development Manager Salaries

A Network Development Manager'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 Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Development Manager'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $192,962
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $121,525
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $141,379
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $168,839
  • Expert (over 8 years): $199,041
Levels Salary
Network E... Level Network Development Manager$192,962
Network E... Level Network Development Manager$121,525
Network D... Level Network Development Manager$141,379
Network E... Level Network Development Manager$168,839
Network E... Level Network Development Manager$199,041
$192,962 0 yr
$121,525 < 2 yrs
$141,379 2-4 yrs
$168,839 5-8 yrs
$199,041 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Network Development Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $174,692
  • San Francisco: $172,974
  • Oakland: $169,138

What Skills Can Increase a Network Development Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 6.12% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • Network Architecture (Mentioned in 3.2% Job Postings): Network architecture is the design of a computer network. It is a framework for the specification of a network's physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as communication protocols used. In telecommunication, the specification of a network architecture may also include a detailed description of products and services delivered via a communications network, as well as detailed rate and billing structures under which services are compensated. The network architecture of the Internet is predominantly expressed by its use of the Internet Protocol Suite, rather than a specific model for interconnecting networks or nodes in the network, or the usage of specific types of hardware links.
  • Network Design (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new telecommunications network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator. The process can be tailored according to each new network or service.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Networking 6.12%
Network Architecture 3.2%
Network Design 1.81%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Network Development Manager's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Network Architecture: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$153,736
11%
Innovation
$148,196
7%
Network Architecture
$146,811
6%
Azure
$146,811
6%
Disaster Recovery
$146,811
6%
Network Infrastructure
$145,426
5%
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Network Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Development Manager'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

Salary Trends for Network Development Manager

Salaries for a Network Development Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $130,344 in 2023 to around $125,658 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Development Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Network Development Manager Over Time

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$130,344
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$127,283
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$125,658
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2024 $127,283
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