Microsoft Network Architect salary
Based on 92 H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Network Engineer, Network Development Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $143,118 |
| 25th | $156,395 |
| 50th (median) | $179,691 |
| 75th | $196,136 |
| 90th | $210,383 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | $148,000 | $135,500 | $155,305 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $170,000 | $143,103 | $192,219 | 54 |
| FY2023 | $174,550 | $153,851 | $201,145 | 56 |
| FY2024 | $171,818 | $156,700 | $183,400 | 57 |
| FY2025 | $180,000 | $155,763 | $196,146 | 51 |
| FY2026 | $177,406 | $158,160 | $192,735 | 41 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Washington 68). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 6 |
| Level II · Qualified | $162,662 | 40 |
| Level III · Experienced | $193,990 | 36 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 9 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a network architect make at Microsoft?
In H-1B filings, Microsoft Corporation's median base salary for Network Architect is $179,691; half of filings fall between $156,395 and $196,136. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for network architects?
Yes. Microsoft Corporation filed 92 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 Microsoft 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