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Network Architect Salary in Colorado (2026)
$66.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,012/year ($8,418/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 11th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 16,380 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $139,230 a year — though pay ranges from $94,920 for newcomers to $206,600 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $94,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $123,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $139,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $168,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $206,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,380 Network Architect jobs in Colorado (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Network Architect salary of $139,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $101,012 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $139,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,149 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,651 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$5,418 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,012 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,418 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Colorado?
- The median Network Architect salary in Colorado is $139,230 per year ($66.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $123,640 and $168,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $139,230, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $101,012 per year ($8,418 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 16,380 Network Architect jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.