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Network Architect Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$55.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,138/year ($7,178/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 34th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 1,350 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $116,420 a year — though pay ranges from $77,570 for newcomers to $163,200 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $88,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $116,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $163,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,350 Network Architect jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Network Architect salary of $116,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $86,138 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $116,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,782 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,906 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$4,594 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,138 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,178 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Nebraska?
- The median Network Architect salary in Nebraska is $116,420 per year ($55.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,720 and $139,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $116,420, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $86,138 per year ($7,178 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,350 Network Architect jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.