Occupation Salary Profile

Computer Network Architects

SOC Code: 15-1241

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Excludes ā€œInformation Security Analystsā€ (15-1212), ā€œComputer Network Support Specialistsā€ (15-1231), and ā€œNetwork and Computer Systems Administratorsā€ (15-1244).

National Median (BLS)
$106,100
ā–² +2.93% Nominal ā–¼ -0.32% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$140,000
ā–² +5.14% Nominal +1.95% Real
Average Base Salary
$112,660
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
4,660
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Computer Network Architects.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $71,190
25th Percentile $83,740
National Median (50th Percentile) $106,100
75th Percentile $133,200
90th Percentile $161,170
P10: $71,190 P50 (Median): $106,100 P90: $161,170
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 2,034 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $140,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +5.14%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ā–² +1.95%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $102,329
25th Percentile $116,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $140,000
75th Percentile $166,500
90th Percentile $194,600
H-1B P10: $102,329 H-1B P50: $140,000 H-1B P90: $194,600
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Computer Network Architects roles ($140,000) is +32% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($106,100).