Computer Network Architects pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $205,140 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in Philadelphia earn between $110,510 and $169,630.
- $87K10th
- $111K25th
- $139KMedian
- $170K75th
- $205K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $144,890 | $12,074 | $69.66 |
| Median | $138,850 | $11,571 | $66.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $110,510 | $9,209 | $53.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $169,630 | $14,136 | $81.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Computer network architects in Philadelphia earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($136,290) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($139,580). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $134,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $144,890 | $138,850 | $87,370 | $205,140 | 3,070 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $144,890, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $105,850 a year, or $8,821 a month and $4,071 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $105,850 | $8,821 |
| Working in MD | $103,482 | $8,624 |
| Working in NJ | $103,259 | $8,605 |
| Working in DE | $101,967 | $8,497 |
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 Philadelphia a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $144,890 buys what about $141,282 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 9 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in Philadelphia?
$69.66 an hour on average, and $66.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $110,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $105,850 a year ($8,821 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $144,890. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do computer network architects earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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