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Network Architect Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$61.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,718/year ($7,810/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 27th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 8,350 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $127,320 a year — though pay ranges from $79,120 for newcomers to $173,410 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $104,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $127,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $161,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,350 Network Architect jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Network Architect salary of $127,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $93,718 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $127,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,291 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,740 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$4,571 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,718 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,810 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in North Carolina?
- The median Network Architect salary in North Carolina is $127,320 per year ($61.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $104,220 and $161,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $127,320, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $93,718 per year ($7,810 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 8,350 Network Architect jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.