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Network Architect Salary in Alabama (2026)
$62.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,324/year ($7,860/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 26th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 4,200 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $130,810 a year — though pay ranges from $76,960 for newcomers to $173,400 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $157,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,200 Network Architect jobs in Alabama (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Network Architect salary of $130,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,324 — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
| Gross (median) | $130,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,128 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,007 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$6,351 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,324 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,860 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Alabama?
- The median Network Architect salary in Alabama is $130,810 per year ($62.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,660 and $157,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $130,810, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $94,324 per year ($7,860 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 4,200 Network Architect jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.