Computer Network Architects pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,990 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in Allentown earn between $99,150 and $160,800.
- $79K10th
- $99K25th
- $123KMedian
- $161K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,040 | $10,587 | $61.08 |
| Median | $122,690 | $10,224 | $58.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,150 | $8,262 | $47.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $160,800 | $13,400 | $77.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Computer network architects in Allentown earn 7% less than the Pennsylvania average ($136,290) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($139,580). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $134,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $127,040 | $122,690 | $79,110 | $174,990 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $136,290 | $131,840 | $79,240 | $188,120 | 6,080 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $127,040, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $94,198 a year, or $7,850 a month and $3,623 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $94,198 | $7,850 |
| Working in NJ | $92,195 | $7,683 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $127,040 buys what about $127,081 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 3rd of 9 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($144,890).
- Philadelphia$144,890
- Lancaster$127,880
- Allentown$127,040
- Pittsburgh$122,900
- Scranton$122,370
- York$122,110
- Harrisburg$120,850
- Reading$119,600
- State College$118,080
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 Allentown: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in Allentown?
$61.08 an hour on average, and $58.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in Allentown?
About $94,198 a year ($7,850 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,040. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do computer network architects earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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