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Network Architect Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$59.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,924/year ($7,994/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 30th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 4,330 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $123,860 a year — though pay ranges from $82,340 for newcomers to $172,980 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $123,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $148,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $172,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,330 Network Architect jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Network Architect salary of $123,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $95,924 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $123,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,460 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,475 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,924 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,994 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Tennessee?
- The median Network Architect salary in Tennessee is $123,860 per year ($59.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,050 and $148,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $123,860, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $95,924 per year ($7,994 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,330 Network Architect jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.