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Network Architect Salary in Delaware (2026)
$71.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $104,128/year ($8,677/month) for a single filer
Delaware ranks 7th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 760 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Delaware, the typical worker earns $148,390 a year — though pay ranges from $85,270 for newcomers to $199,690 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Delaware
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $113,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $148,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $170,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $199,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 760 Network Architect jobs in Delaware (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Delaware
A median Network Architect salary of $148,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Delaware state income tax, a single filer keeps about $104,128 — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
| Gross (median) | $148,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,348 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,352 |
| Delaware state income tax | −$8,563 |
| Take-home (annual) | $104,128 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,677 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Delaware?
- The median Network Architect salary in Delaware is $148,390 per year ($71.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $113,060 and $170,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Delaware?
- On the median salary of $148,390, a single filer in Delaware takes home about $104,128 per year ($8,677 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Delaware?
- BLS counts 760 Network Architect jobs in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware.