Network Solutions Architect Salary in the United States

How much does a Network Solutions Architect make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Network Solutions Architect in the United States is $115,740 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,826
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,691 to $123,113
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,452
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Network Solutions Architect Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $123,113 $10,259 $2,368 $59
Average $115,740 $9,645 $2,226 $56
25th Percentile $106,691 $8,891 $2,052 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Network Solutions Architect Salaries

A Network Solutions Architect'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 Solutions Architect Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Network Solutions Architect'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): $75,001
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $91,834
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,198
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,085
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,179
Levels Salary
Network S... Level Network Solutions Architect$75,001
Network S... Level Network Solutions Architect$91,834
Network S... Level Network Solutions Architect$115,198
Network S... Level Network Solutions Architect$133,085
Network S... Level Network Solutions Architect$151,179
$75,001 0 yr
$91,834 < 2 yrs
$115,198 2-4 yrs
$133,085 5-8 yrs
$151,179 > 8 yrs
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How Do Network Solutions Architect 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 Solutions Architects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $128,147.
  • California: $127,661.
  • Massachusetts: $125,960.

Top Paying Cities for Network Solutions Architects

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: $145,983
  • San Francisco: $144,548
  • Oakland: $141,342

What Skills Can Increase a Network Solutions Architect's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.32% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Cybersecurity (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. The field is becoming more important due to increased reliance on computer systems, the Internet and wireless network standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and due to the growth of "smart" devices, including smartphones, televisions, and the various devices that constitute the "Internet of things". Due to its complexity, both in terms of politics and technology, cybersecurity is also one of the major challenges in the contemporary world.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.32%
Cybersecurity 2.34%
Linux 1.52%
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 Solutions Architect's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Python: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
$127,314
10%
Insight
$123,842
7%
Python
$122,684
6%
Communication Skills
$121,527
5%
Time Management
$121,527
5%
Innovation
$120,370
4%
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Network Solutions Architect Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Network Solutions Architect'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Network Solutions Architect

Salaries for a Network Solutions Architect can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $108,129 in 2023 to around $107,752 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Network Solutions Architect salary trends, .

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