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Network Architect Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$63.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,138/year ($8,012/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 23rd of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 460 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $131,320 a year — though pay ranges from $58,760 for newcomers to $175,800 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $175,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 460 Network Architect jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Network Architect salary of $131,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $96,138 — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
| Gross (median) | $131,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,251 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,046 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$4,885 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,138 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,012 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Rhode Island?
- The median Network Architect salary in Rhode Island is $131,320 per year ($63.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,310 and $167,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $131,320, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $96,138 per year ($8,012 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 460 Network Architect jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.