What are the main factors that influence a Network Operations Engineer'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 Operations Engineer's salary?

A Network Operations Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,227, a Network Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,906, a Network Operations Engineer (4-7 years)earns $117,223, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,740, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,718,

What are the highest paying states for a Network Operations Engineer?

Network Operations Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Operations Engineer roles are District of Columbia $127,423, California $126,940, Massachusetts $125,248. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Network Operations Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Network Operations Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,640; Network Operations Director: $186,983; Network Operations Analyst: $163,383; Network Operations Senior Manager: $158,553; Network Operations Lead: $135,988.

Network Operations Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Network Operations Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Network Operations Engineer in Delaware is $116,812 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $133,748
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,263 to $125,677
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,479

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Network Operations Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,677	$10,473	$2,417	$60
Average	$116,812	$9,734	$2,246	$56
25th Percentile	$108,263	$9,022	$2,082	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Network Operations Engineer Salaries

A Network Operations Engineer'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 Operations Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Operations Engineer'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): $81,227
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,906
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,223
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,740
Expert (over 8 years): $157,718

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$81,227
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$96,906
Network O... Level Network Operations Engineer	$117,223
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$137,740
Network E... Level Network Operations Engineer	$157,718

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How Do Network Operations Engineer 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 Operations Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $127,423.
California: $126,940.
Massachusetts: $125,248.

District of Columbia $127,423 California $126,940 Massachusetts $125,248 Washington $124,788 New Jersey $124,742 Alaska $124,581 Connecticut $122,992 New York $122,348

Hawaii $120,288 Rhode Island $119,321 Maryland $118,665 Minnesota $117,767 Colorado $117,422 Illinois $117,307 Oregon $116,870 Delaware $116,548

New Hampshire $116,345 Virginia $115,892 Pennsylvania $114,568 Nevada $113,901 North Dakota $113,682 Michigan $113,337 Wisconsin $113,210 Vermont $112,957

Texas $112,255 Maine $112,209 Arizona $112,140 Ohio $112,059 Georgia $111,000 Indiana $110,471 Wyoming $110,367 Utah $110,206

Iowa $110,137 Kansas $109,585 Louisiana $109,424 North Carolina $109,366 Missouri $109,343 Florida $108,894 Montana $108,653 Nebraska $108,422

Kentucky $108,296 South Carolina $107,836 Tennessee $107,548 Idaho $107,433 New Mexico $106,593 Oklahoma $106,408 Alabama $105,729 South Dakota $104,590

Arkansas $103,969 West Virginia $103,635 Mississippi $102,634

Top Paying Cities for Network Operations Engineers

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: $120,622
Little Creek: $119,505
Magnolia: $120,000

Lincoln, DE $120,622 Little Creek, DE $119,505 Magnolia, DE $120,000 Milford, DE $120,622 Marydel, DE $119,056 Millsboro, DE $120,622 Millville, DE $121,427 Milton, DE $120,622

Nassau, DE $120,622 Ocean View, DE $121,427 Rehoboth Beach, DE $121,427 Seaford, DE $119,356 Selbyville, DE $121,427 Smyrna, DE $118,918 Viola, DE $120,000 Woodside, DE $119,655

Bear, DE $118,044 Newark, DE $118,090 Claymont, DE $118,182 Delaware City, DE $118,090 Hockessin, DE $118,182 Kirkwood, DE $118,090 Middletown, DE $118,677 Montchanin, DE $118,182

New Castle, DE $118,182 Odessa, DE $118,838 Port Penn, DE $117,767 Rockland, DE $118,182 Saint Georges, DE $118,090 Townsend, DE $118,665 Winterthur, DE $118,182 Lewes, DE $120,622

Wilmington, DE $118,182 Dover, DE $119,448 Dover Afb, DE $119,724 Bethany Beach, DE $121,427 Bethel, DE $119,356 Bridgeville, DE $120,622 Camden Wyoming, DE $119,574 Cheswold, DE $119,172

Clayton, DE $118,872 Dagsboro, DE $121,427 Delmar, DE $119,356 Ellendale, DE $120,622 Felton, DE $120,622 Fenwick Island, DE $121,427 Frankford, DE $121,427 Frederica, DE $120,622

Georgetown, DE $120,622 Greenwood, DE $120,622 Harbeson, DE $120,622 Harrington, DE $120,622 Hartly, DE $118,815 Houston, DE $120,622 Kenton, DE $118,872 Laurel, DE $119,356

Yorklyn, DE $118,182

Network Operations Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Operations Engineer'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

$108,263

Average $116,812/year

$125,677

$9,022

Average $9,734/month

$10,473

$2,082

Average $2,246/week

$2,417

$52

Average $56/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,677	$10,473	$2,417	$60
Average	$116,812	$9,734	$2,246	$56
25th Percentile	$108,263	$9,022	$2,082	$52

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