Computer Network Architects pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $216,880 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in New York earn between $128,610 and $191,120.
- $101K10th
- $129K25th
- $163KMedian
- $191K75th
- $217K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $161,380 | $13,448 | $77.59 |
| Median | $163,010 | $13,584 | $78.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $128,610 | $10,718 | $61.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $191,120 | $15,927 | $91.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Computer network architects in New York earn 9% more than the New York State average ($147,700) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($139,580). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $134,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $161,380 | $163,010 | $101,240 | $216,880 | 10,230 |
| New York State | $147,700 | $140,390 | $83,260 | $214,590 | 9,800 |
| United States | $139,580 | $134,050 | $79,900 | $202,680 | 179,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Network Architects salary after taxes in New York
On the average salary of $161,380, a single filer in New York takes home about $112,935 a year, or $9,411 a month and $4,344 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $113,479 | $9,457 |
| Working in NY | $112,935 | $9,411 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $161,380 buys what about $143,369 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 9 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- New York$161,380
- Binghamton$141,260
- Kiryas Joel$140,920
- Syracuse$130,550
- Utica$129,640
- Buffalo$124,770
- Albany$122,290
- Ithaca$120,330
- Rochester$119,790
Highest-paying cities for computer network architects
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,650).
- San Jose, CA$192,650
- San Francisco, CA$172,850
- Seattle, WA$171,920
- Rochester, MN$163,430
- New York, NY$161,380
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Computer Network Architects salary in New York: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in New York?
$77.59 an hour on average, and $78.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $101,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $128,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in New York?
About $112,935 a year ($9,411 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $161,380. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do computer network architects earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($139,580).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1241; area New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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