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Network Architect Salary in Washington (2026)
$80.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $126,142/year ($10,512/month) for a single filer
Washington is the highest-paying state in the country for Network Architects, with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 4,730 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $168,070 a year — though pay ranges from $93,610 for newcomers to $224,910 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $93,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $126,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $168,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $200,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $224,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,730 Network Architect jobs in Washington (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Network Architect salary of $168,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $126,142 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $168,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,071 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,857 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $126,142 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in Washington?
- The median Network Architect salary in Washington is $168,070 per year ($80.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $126,470 and $200,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Washington?
- On the median salary of $168,070, a single filer in Washington takes home about $126,142 per year ($10,512 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 4,730 Network Architect jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.