Cognizant Network Architect salary
Based on 15 H-1B filings by Cognizant, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Network Engineer, Network Development Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $108,202 |
| 25th | $113,329 |
| 50th (median) | $117,146 |
| 75th | $124,004 |
| 90th | $136,349 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,848 | $90,958 | $104,478 | 230 |
| FY2021 | $99,478 | $89,724 | $107,032 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $129,314 | $115,007 | $132,652 | 11 |
| FY2023 | $107,702 | $101,691 | $116,792 | 17 |
| FY2024 | $131,446 | $128,659 | $136,963 | 10 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (North Carolina 4). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 5 |
| Level III · Experienced | $122,382 | 10 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a network architect make at Cognizant?
In H-1B filings, Cognizant's median base salary for Network Architect is $117,146; half of filings fall between $113,329 and $124,004. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cognizant sponsor H-1B visas for network architects?
Yes. Cognizant filed 15 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1241 (Computer Network Architects), so this page covers every job title Cognizant filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology