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Network Architect Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$51.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,014/year ($6,751/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 44th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 470 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $106,620 a year — though pay ranges from $78,930 for newcomers to $162,340 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 470 Network Architect jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Network Architect salary of $106,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,014 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $106,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,626 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,156 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$2,824 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,014 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,751 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Louisiana?
- The median Network Architect salary in Louisiana is $106,620 per year ($51.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,270 and $128,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $106,620, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $81,014 per year ($6,751 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 470 Network Architect jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.