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Network Architect Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$64.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,727/year ($7,894/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 18th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 2,040 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $133,270 a year — though pay ranges from $81,500 for newcomers to $171,700 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $104,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $157,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,040 Network Architect jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Network Architect salary of $133,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,727 — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
| Gross (median) | $133,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,719 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,195 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$7,629 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,727 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,894 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Minnesota?
- The median Network Architect salary in Minnesota is $133,270 per year ($64.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $104,140 and $157,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $133,270, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $94,727 per year ($7,894 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 2,040 Network Architect jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.