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Network Architect Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$78.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $114,015/year ($9,501/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Network Architects (2nd of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 5,660 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $162,350 a year — though pay ranges from $101,730 for newcomers to $213,630 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $101,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $129,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $162,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $185,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,660 Network Architect jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Network Architect salary of $162,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $114,015 — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
| Gross (median) | $162,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,698 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,420 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$8,217 |
| Take-home (annual) | $114,015 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,501 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in New Jersey?
- The median Network Architect salary in New Jersey is $162,350 per year ($78.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $129,110 and $185,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $162,350, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $114,015 per year ($9,501 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 5,660 Network Architect jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.