Computer Network Architects H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 15-1241 · common titles: Network Engineer, Senior Network Engineer, Network Development Engineer II, Cloud Network Engineering
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for computer network architects is $146,900 in FY2026 so far, across 1,683 certified filings. The middle half earn $122,000 – $171,396, and pay is up 13% since FY2024.
Median
$146,900
FY2026 so far
Filings
1,683
0.4% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$198,842+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+13%
$129,772 → $146,900
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 334 | $141,600 |
| California | 323 | $180,000 |
| Washington | 163 | $165,610 |
| Colorado | 101 | $138,798 |
| North Carolina | 84 | $133,500 |
| Georgia | 75 | $144,000 |
| New Jersey | 73 | $151,778 |
| New York | 69 | $154,648 |
| Virginia | 67 | $159,930 |
| Illinois | 54 | $138,614 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 78 | $164,050 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 54 | $184,665 |
| Google LLC | 51 | $152,000 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 41 | $177,406 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 38 | $166,500 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 38 | $165,305 |
| Nokia of America Corporation | 37 | $147,837 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | 33 | $178,126 |
| Dish Wireless LLC | 30 | $146,827 |
| Charter Communications, Inc. | 21 | $119,607 |
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Computer Network Architects H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for computer network architects?
The median is $146,900 across 1,683 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $122,000 to $171,396, and the top 10% earn $198,842 or more.
Which state pays H-1B computer network architects the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $180,000 (323 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B computer network architects?
Amazon Data Services, Inc, with 78 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $164,050.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.