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Network Architect Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

$131,720 /year median

$63.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,659/year ($7,972/month) for a single filer

Wisconsin ranks 22nd of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 2,170 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $131,720 a year — though pay ranges from $87,280 for newcomers to $172,690 at the top.

Network Architect pay range in Wisconsin

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $87,280 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $105,190 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $131,720 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $159,690 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $172,690 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 2,170 Network Architect jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).

Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin

A median Network Architect salary of $131,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $95,659 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.

Gross (median)$131,720
Federal income tax−$20,347
Social Security + Medicare−$10,077
Wisconsin state income tax−$5,638
Take-home (annual)$95,659
Take-home (monthly)$7,972

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Network Architect make in Wisconsin?
The median Network Architect salary in Wisconsin is $131,720 per year ($63.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $105,190 and $159,690.
What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in Wisconsin?
On the median salary of $131,720, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $95,659 per year ($7,972 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
How many Network Architect jobs are there in Wisconsin?
BLS counts 2,170 Network Architect jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.