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Network Architect Salary in Illinois (2026)
$63.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,455/year ($7,955/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 20th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 7,810 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $132,790 a year — though pay ranges from $81,630 for newcomers to $201,190 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,630 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $105,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $201,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,810 Network Architect jobs in Illinois (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Network Architect salary of $132,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $95,455 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $132,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,604 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,158 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$6,573 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,455 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,955 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Illinois?
- The median Network Architect salary in Illinois is $132,790 per year ($63.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $105,410 and $166,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $132,790, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $95,455 per year ($7,955 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 7,810 Network Architect jobs in Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois.