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Network Architect Salary in Montana (2026)
$50.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,673/year ($6,473/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 45th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 250 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $104,300 a year — though pay ranges from $73,970 for newcomers to $162,590 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $89,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 250 Network Architect jobs in Montana (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Network Architect salary of $104,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,673 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $104,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,116 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,979 |
| Montana state income tax | −$4,532 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,673 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,473 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Montana?
- The median Network Architect salary in Montana is $104,300 per year ($50.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $89,830 and $130,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Montana?
- On the median salary of $104,300, a single filer in Montana takes home about $77,673 per year ($6,473 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 250 Network Architect jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.