TechnologyUpdated Q1 2026

Network Engineer Salary
in Phoenix, AZ

Design, implement, and manage computer networks for organizations. Median salary in Phoenix: $105K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$105K
per year
Take-home: $71K

Salary range in Phoenix

Entry level (25th)$79,000
Median (50th)$105,000
Senior (75th)$137,000
Top earner (90th)$173,000
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What the numbers say for Phoenix

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

5% premium vs national median

Network Engineers in Phoenix earn approximately 5% higher than the US national median for this role β€” a $5,000 premium on annual base salary. This reflects Phoenix's position as a higher-cost labor market where employers must match local wage norms.

Cost-of-living adjusted picture

Adjusted for Phoenix's cost-of-living index (100), the median Network Engineer salary buys the equivalent of $105,000 in a US-average-cost city. That's $5,000 more purchasing power than the national median β€” a meaningful real-wage advantage.

Key facts for Phoenix

Median salary
$105K
annual
Take-home pay
$71K
after fed/state tax
COL index
100
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,450
per month
YoY growth
+3%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Phoenix Network Engineer to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $105K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Phoenix

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Network Engineer salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$88K$96K$104K$111K$119K201920212023202520272029
2026
$108K
projected
2027
$110K
projected
2028
$113K
projected
2029
$116K
projected
2030
$119K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$105,000+$0
2028 projected$105,000+$0
2029 projected$105,000+$0
2030 projected$105,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Network Engineer Salary in Phoenix, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Network Engineer salary in Phoenix, AZ is $105,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Phoenix–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Network Engineer in Phoenix

Entry-level Network Engineers in Phoenix with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $79,000 and $105,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $105,000 to $137,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $137,000 to $173,000 or more.

Cost of living in Phoenix for Network Engineers

Phoenix has a cost of living index of 100 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Phoenix are close to the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Network Engineer

Bachelor's in IT or CS; CCNA/CCNP certifications. 45% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Network Engineer salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Phoenix (current)$105K100
Tucson$88K90
Mesa$100K98
Chandler$108K105
Scottsdale$115K118
Glendale$95K95