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

A Network Development Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Actuary I (0-2 years)earns $85,132, an Actuary II (2-4 years)earns $94,968, an Network Development Engineer (4-7 years)earns $111,525, an Actuary IV (7+ years)earns $148,345, an Actuary V (7-10 years)earns $173,831,

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

Network Development Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Development Engineer roles are District of Columbia $117,257, California $116,812, Massachusetts $115,256. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Network Development Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,640; Network Engineer V: $153,136; Network Development Manager: $138,501; Network Development Representative: $117,833; Network Engineer III: $113,818.

Network Development Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Network Development Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Network Development Engineer in Rhode Island is $110,564 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,155
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $101,839 to $120,295
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,896

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Network Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,295	$10,025	$2,313	$58
Average	$110,564	$9,214	$2,126	$53
25th Percentile	$101,839	$8,487	$1,958	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Network Development Engineer Salaries

A Network Development 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 Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Development 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): $85,132
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,968
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,525
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,345
Expert (over 8 years): $173,831

Levels	Salary
Actuary I... Level Network Development Engineer	$85,132
Actuary I... Level Network Development Engineer	$94,968
Network D... Level Network Development Engineer	$111,525
Actuary I... Level Network Development Engineer	$148,345
Actuary V... Level Network Development Engineer	$173,831

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

District of Columbia: $117,257.
California: $116,812.
Massachusetts: $115,256.

District of Columbia $117,257 California $116,812 Massachusetts $115,256 Washington $114,832 New Jersey $114,790 Alaska $114,641 Connecticut $113,180 New York $112,587

Hawaii $110,691 Rhode Island $109,801 Maryland $109,198 Minnesota $108,372 Colorado $108,054 Illinois $107,948 Oregon $107,546 Delaware $107,249

New Hampshire $107,063 Virginia $106,646 Pennsylvania $105,428 Nevada $104,813 North Dakota $104,612 Michigan $104,294 Wisconsin $104,178 Vermont $103,945

Texas $103,299 Maine $103,257 Arizona $103,193 Ohio $103,119 Georgia $102,145 Indiana $101,657 Wyoming $101,562 Utah $101,414

Iowa $101,350 Kansas $100,842 Louisiana $100,694 North Carolina $100,641 Missouri $100,620 Florida $100,207 Montana $99,984 Nebraska $99,772

Kentucky $99,656 South Carolina $99,232 Tennessee $98,967 Idaho $98,862 New Mexico $98,088 Oklahoma $97,919 Alabama $97,294 South Dakota $96,246

Arkansas $95,674 West Virginia $95,367 Mississippi $94,445

Top Paying Cities for Network Development 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:

Adamsville: $111,602
Albion: $109,749
Ashaway: $112,025

Adamsville, RI $111,602 Albion, RI $109,749 Ashaway, RI $112,025 Barrington, RI $109,749 Block Island, RI $111,443 Bradford, RI $111,951 Bristol, RI $109,643 Carolina, RI $111,041

Charlestown, RI $111,157 Chepachet, RI $109,537 Clayville, RI $109,643 Coventry, RI $109,537 West Greenwich, RI $109,463 East Greenwich, RI $109,611 Exeter, RI $111,951 Fiskeville, RI $109,749

Forestdale, RI $109,643 Foster, RI $109,463 Glendale, RI $109,463 Greene, RI $110,691 Greenville, RI $109,749 Harmony, RI $109,717 Harrisville, RI $109,537 Hope, RI $109,749

Hope Valley, RI $112,025 Hopkinton, RI $112,057 Jamestown, RI $110,935 Kenyon, RI $111,920 Little Compton, RI $111,559 Manville, RI $109,749 Mapleville, RI $109,463 Newport, RI $110,956

Middletown, RI $111,422 North Kingstown, RI $109,431 North Scituate, RI $109,717 Oakland, RI $109,568 Pascoag, RI $109,505 Pawtucket, RI $109,749 Central Falls, RI $109,749 Cumberland, RI $109,749

Lincoln, RI $109,749 Portsmouth, RI $110,511 Prudence Island, RI $109,537 Rockville, RI $112,057 Saunderstown, RI $110,998 Shannock, RI $111,888 Slatersville, RI $109,643 Slocum, RI $110,998

Tiverton, RI $111,634 Wakefield, RI $110,882 Kingston, RI $110,903 Narragansett, RI $110,924 Peace Dale, RI $110,882 Warren, RI $109,717 Warwick, RI $109,749 Westerly, RI $112,089

West Kingston, RI $110,966 West Warwick, RI $109,749 Wood River Junction, RI $111,951 Woonsocket, RI $109,643 North Smithfield, RI $109,717 Wyoming, RI $111,920 Providence, RI $109,749 Cranston, RI $109,749

North Providence, RI $109,749 East Providence, RI $109,749 Riverside, RI $109,749 Rumford, RI $109,749 Smithfield, RI $109,749 Johnston, RI $109,749

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

Understanding how a Network Development 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

$101,839

Average $110,564/year

$120,295

$8,487

Average $9,214/month

$10,025

$1,958

Average $2,126/week

$2,313

$49

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,295	$10,025	$2,313	$58
Average	$110,564	$9,214	$2,126	$53
25th Percentile	$101,839	$8,487	$1,958	$49

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