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Network Architect Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$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
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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 |
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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.