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Computer Network Architects PERM Salary
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for computer network architects, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 369
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $151,466
- Middle half $127,260 to $168,522
- Certified rate
- 97.4%
- 10 denied
- Median, all workers
- $134,050
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top employers
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By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 81 | $151,466 |
| California | 71 | $180,576 |
| Colorado | 22 | $154,750 |
| New Jersey | 19 | $141,674 |
| Illinois | 18 | $136,229 |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $135,886 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $137,966 |
| New York | 13 | $172,515 |
| Washington | 13 | $180,440 |
| Georgia | 10 | $155,605 |
| Virginia | 10 | $160,202 |
| Florida | 8 | $137,717 |
| Michigan | 7 | $141,066 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $111,342 |
| Arizona | 6 | $148,637 |
| Maryland | 6 | $168,522 |
| Ohio | 6 | $146,567 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $143,832 |
| Kansas | 5 | $105,690 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $155,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $144,040 |
| Missouri | 3 | $139,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $79,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | Not reported |
| Oregon | 2 | Not reported |
| Alaska | 1 | Not reported |
| Alabama | 1 | Not reported |
| District of Columbia | 1 | Not reported |
| Indiana | 1 | Not reported |
| Louisiana | 1 | Not reported |
| Mississippi | 1 | Not reported |
| Nevada | 1 | Not reported |
| Rhode Island | 1 | Not reported |
| Tennessee | 1 | Not reported |
| Utah | 1 | Not reported |
| Vermont | 1 | Not reported |
| Wisconsin | 1 | Not reported |
| Wyoming | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | 35 | $151,466 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | 13 | $154,375 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | 13 | $183,132 |
| 4 | Greenwood Village, CO | 11 | $137,309 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | 10 | $123,000 |
| 6 | New York, NY | 9 | $172,515 |
| 7 | Santa Clara, CA | 9 | $186,472 |
| 8 | Sunnyvale, CA | 8 | $183,236 |
| 9 | Bellevue, WA | 7 | $180,440 |
| 10 | Cambridge, MA | 6 | $150,623 |
| 11 | Frisco, TX | 6 | $151,466 |
| 12 | Irving, TX | 6 | $144,566 |
| 13 | Plano, TX | 6 | $121,857 |
| 14 | Raleigh, NC | 6 | $137,966 |
| 15 | San Francisco, CA | 6 | $201,587 |
| 16 | Ashburn, VA | 5 | $118,539 |
| 17 | Atlanta, GA | 5 | $155,605 |
| 18 | Houston, TX | 5 | $115,000 |
| 19 | Germantown, MD | 4 | $168,522 |
| 20 | Overland Park, KS | 4 | $115,734 |
| 21 | Philadelphia, PA | 4 | $109,855 |
| 22 | Alpharetta, GA | 3 | $155,605 |
| 23 | Littleton, CO | 3 | $161,158 |
| 24 | Louisville, KY | 3 | $155,000 |
| 25 | Menlo Park, CA | 3 | $223,439 |
| 26 | Mountain View, CA | 3 | $222,477 |
| 27 | Phoenix, AZ | 3 | $148,637 |
| 28 | Redmond, WA | 3 | $141,606 |
| 29 | Richardson, TX | 3 | $151,466 |
| 30 | San Mateo, CA | 3 | $98,000 |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Network Engineer | 40 | $123,000 |
| 2 | Senior Network Engineer | 13 | $141,687 |
| 3 | Performance and Optimization Expert | 12 | $151,466 |
| 4 | Computer Network Architect | 8 | $128,211 |
| 5 | Principal Engineer I | 7 | $159,598 |
| 6 | Sr. Network Engineer | 7 | $142,850 |
| 7 | Consulting Engineer | 5 | $157,479 |
| 8 | FN Americas RBC Customer Engineer (Multiple Positions) | 4 | $137,966 |
| 9 | Network Engineer II | 4 | $106,881 |
| 10 | Senior Member of Technical Staff | 4 | $171,275 |
| 11 | Systems Engineer | 4 | $128,066 |
| 12 | Cloud Network Engineering | 3 | $141,606 |
| 13 | Customer Architect (Multiple Positions) | 3 | $151,466 |
| 14 | Network Developer | 3 | $154,375 |
| 15 | Network Engineer IV | 3 | $112,798 |
| 16 | Solutions Architect | 3 | $114,150 |
| 17 | Telecom Engineer | 3 | $151,466 |
| 18 | Cloud Developer III | 2 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Cloud Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Consultant (Network Engineer) | 2 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Core Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Lead Network Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Member of Technical Staff | 2 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Network and System Administrator | 2 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Network Architect | 2 | Too few filings |
| 26 | Network Developer 2 | 2 | Too few filings |
| 27 | Network Infrastructure Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 28 | Network Security Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 29 | Product Owner-Multiple Openings | 2 | Too few filings |
| 30 | Production Network Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for computer network architects?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for computer network architects was $151,466 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $127,260 to $168,522.
- How does that compare with all computer network architects?
- BLS reports a median of $134,050 a year for all computer network architects in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.