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

A Network Systems Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Network Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,886, a Network Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $98,886, a Network Systems Engineer (4-7 years)earns $119,618, a Network Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $140,553, a Network Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,939,

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

Network Systems Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Network Systems Engineer roles are District of Columbia $125,953, California $125,476, Massachusetts $123,803. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Network Systems Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,640; Network Engineer V: $153,136; Network Engineer - Project Lead: $133,740; Network and Systems Engineer: $127,288; Senior Network Engineer: $113,890.

Network Systems Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Network Systems Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Network Systems Engineer in Hawaii is $118,878 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,064
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,368 to $127,350
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,710

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Network Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,350	$10,613	$2,449	$61
Average	$118,878	$9,906	$2,286	$57
25th Percentile	$109,368	$9,114	$2,103	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Network Systems Engineer Salaries

A Network Systems 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 Systems Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Systems 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): $82,886
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,886
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,618
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,553
Expert (over 8 years): $160,939

Levels	Salary
Network E... Level Network Systems Engineer	$82,886
Network E... Level Network Systems Engineer	$98,886
Network S... Level Network Systems Engineer	$119,618
Network E... Level Network Systems Engineer	$140,553
Network E... Level Network Systems Engineer	$160,939

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

District of Columbia: $125,953.
California: $125,476.
Massachusetts: $123,803.

District of Columbia $125,953 California $125,476 Massachusetts $123,803 Washington $123,348 New Jersey $123,303 Alaska $123,144 Connecticut $121,574 New York $120,937

Hawaii $118,900 Rhode Island $117,945 Maryland $117,296 Minnesota $116,409 Colorado $116,068 Illinois $115,954 Oregon $115,522 Delaware $115,203

New Hampshire $115,003 Virginia $114,555 Pennsylvania $113,247 Nevada $112,587 North Dakota $112,371 Michigan $112,029 Wisconsin $111,904 Vermont $111,654

Texas $110,960 Maine $110,915 Arizona $110,846 Ohio $110,767 Georgia $109,720 Indiana $109,197 Wyoming $109,094 Utah $108,935

Iowa $108,867 Kansas $108,321 Louisiana $108,162 North Carolina $108,105 Missouri $108,082 Florida $107,638 Montana $107,399 Nebraska $107,172

Kentucky $107,047 South Carolina $106,592 Tennessee $106,307 Idaho $106,194 New Mexico $105,363 Oklahoma $105,181 Alabama $104,510 South Dakota $103,384

Arkansas $102,769 West Virginia $102,440 Mississippi $101,450

Top Paying Cities for Network Systems 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:

Aiea: $118,297
Anahola: $117,501
Captain Cook: $117,501

Aiea, HI $118,297 Anahola, HI $117,501 Captain Cook, HI $117,501 Eleele, HI $117,501 Ewa Beach, HI $118,297 Kapolei, HI $118,036 Haiku, HI $117,501 Hakalau, HI $117,501

Haleiwa, HI $117,501 Hana, HI $117,501 Hanalei, HI $117,501 Hanamaulu, HI $117,501 Hanapepe, HI $117,501 Hauula, HI $117,763 Hawaii National Park, HI $117,501 Hawi, HI $117,501

Hilo, HI $117,501 Princeville, HI $117,501 Holualoa, HI $117,501 Honaunau, HI $117,501 Honokaa, HI $117,501 Honomu, HI $117,501 Hoolehua, HI $117,501 Kaaawa, HI $117,979

Kahuku, HI $117,501 Kahului, HI $117,501 Kailua, HI $118,297 Ocean View, HI $117,501 Waikoloa, HI $117,501 Keauhou, HI $117,501 Kailua Kona, HI $117,501 Kalaheo, HI $117,501

Kalaupapa, HI $117,501 Kamuela, HI $117,501 Kaneohe, HI $118,297 Kapaa, HI $117,501 Kaumakani, HI $117,501 Kaunakakai, HI $117,501 Keaau, HI $117,501 Kealakekua, HI $117,501

Kealia, HI $117,501 Kekaha, HI $117,501 Kihei, HI $117,501 Kilauea, HI $117,501 Kapaau, HI $117,501 Koloa, HI $117,501 Kualapuu, HI $117,501 Kunia, HI $117,922

Kurtistown, HI $117,501 Lahaina, HI $117,501 Laie, HI $117,604 Lanai City, HI $117,501 Laupahoehoe, HI $117,501 Lawai, HI $117,501 Lihue, HI $117,501 Makawao, HI $117,501

Makaweli, HI $117,501 Maunaloa, HI $117,501 Mountain View, HI $117,501 Naalehu, HI $117,501 Ninole, HI $117,501 Ookala, HI $117,501 Paauilo, HI $117,501 Pahala, HI $117,501

Pahoa, HI $117,501 Paia, HI $117,501 Papaaloa, HI $117,501 Papaikou, HI $117,501 Pearl City, HI $118,297 Pepeekeo, HI $117,501 Puunene, HI $117,501 Volcano, HI $117,501

Wahiawa, HI $117,922 Pukalani, HI $117,501 Mililani, HI $118,081 Kula, HI $117,501 Waialua, HI $117,501 Waianae, HI $117,604 Wailuku, HI $117,501 Waimanalo, HI $118,297

Waimea, HI $117,501 Waipahu, HI $118,241 Honolulu, HI $118,297 J B P H H, HI $118,297 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $117,979 Schofield Barracks, HI $117,877 Fort Shafter, HI $118,297 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $118,297

Camp H M Smith, HI $118,297 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $118,241 Wake Island, HI $118,297

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

Understanding how a Network Systems 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

$109,368

Average $118,878/year

$127,350

$9,114

Average $9,906/month

$10,613

$2,103

Average $2,286/week

$2,449

$53

Average $57/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,350	$10,613	$2,449	$61
Average	$118,878	$9,906	$2,286	$57
25th Percentile	$109,368	$9,114	$2,103	$53

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