Network Engineer Salary in Columbus

Pay ranges below come from 5 current network engineer listings that disclose salary in Columbus, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$105,000/yr

$77,500small sample of 5$136,750

Highest-paying employers in Columbus

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Coup to $178,000
Nationwide Children's Hospitalup to $120,000
Randstad USAup to $120,000
Steel-Dynamicup to $110,000
Steel Dynamicsup to $90,000

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Network Engineer roles in Columbus that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Specialist, Technology Engineer (Network Engineer)

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co · Columbus, Ohio

$95,500 - $178,000

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Senior Network Engineer — LAN/WAN, Security & Projects

Nationwide Children's Hospital · Columbus, Ohio

$90,000 - $120,000

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Cisco Network Engineer - Industrial/Plant

Steel-Dynamic · Columbus, Mississippi

$70,000 - $110,000

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Industrial Cisco Network Engineer

Steel Dynamics · Columbus, Mississippi

$65,000 - $90,000

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What moves Network Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior network engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same network engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Columbus offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Network Engineer make in Columbus?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $105,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Network Engineer?

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