Network Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 5 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 5 disclosed ranges

$140,000/yr

$100,000small sample of 5$157,000

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

Everforthup to $162,000
Ashburn-Consultingup to $160,000
Supreme Court of the United Statesup to $158,322
Chickasaw Nation Industriesup to $125,000
Saicup to $120,000

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Network Engineer roles in Washington, DC that list pay

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Network Engineer (CI Polygraph) Jobs

Everforth · Washington, District of Columbia

$152,000 - $162,000

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Senior IT Specialist (Network Engineer)

Supreme Court of the United States · Washington, District of Columbia

$121,785 - $158,322

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Remote Network Engineer: MPLS to Zero-Trust Cloud Migration

Ashburn-Consulting · Washington, District of Columbia

$120,000 - $160,000

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Network Engineer – Federal IT & Security Focus

Chickasaw Nation Industries · Washington, District of Columbia

$85,000 - $125,000

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LAN/WAN Network Engineer – Secure Government IT

Saic · Washington, District of Columbia

$80,000 - $120,000

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

Frequently asked

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

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $140,000 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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