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Network Architect Salary in Texas (2026)
$64.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,383/year ($8,532/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 17th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 13,650 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $133,310 a year — though pay ranges from $70,110 for newcomers to $191,800 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $100,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $133,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $191,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,650 Network Architect jobs in Texas (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Network Architect salary of $133,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $102,383 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $133,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,728 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,198 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,383 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,532 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Texas?
- The median Network Architect salary in Texas is $133,310 per year ($64.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $100,390 and $166,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Texas?
- On the median salary of $133,310, a single filer in Texas takes home about $102,383 per year ($8,532 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 13,650 Network Architect jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.