Network Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 39 current network engineer listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 39 disclosed ranges

$120,120/yr

$70,000$119,597$130,000 typical$212,500

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

MDP Globalup to $212,500
Zachary Piper Solutionsup to $165,000
Office of the Chief Technologyup to $152,435
TCGup to $150,000
CentreIT Corporationup to $145,600

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Network Engineer roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Wireless Network Engineer

MDP Global · Washington, District of Columbia

$200,000 - $225,000

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Senior Network Engineer III – On-Site DC, TS Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions · Washington, District of Columbia

$160,000 - $170,000

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Supervisory IT Specialist (Network Engineer Manager)

Office of the Chief Technology · Washington, District of Columbia

$127,030 - $177,839

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Network Engineer – Linux, Kubernetes & Security

TCG · Washington, District of Columbia

$120,000 - $180,000

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Network Engineer – Linux, Kubernetes & Security

TCG · Washington, District of Columbia

$120,000 - $180,000

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Field Network Engineer

CentreIT Corporation · Washington, District of Columbia

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 Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Network Engineer make in Washington, DC?

Based on 39 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $120,120 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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