Network Architect salary in Durham, NC
Based on 17 certified H-1B filings in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Research Triangle Park, Morrisville.
Also listed as: Network Engineer, Network Development Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $106,227 |
| 25th | $112,439 |
| 50th (median) | $138,000 |
| 75th | $157,248 |
| 90th | $191,440 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $106,330 | $103,376 | $109,886 | 21 |
| FY2021 | $121,526 | $120,332 | $132,153 | 10 |
| FY2022 | $118,111 | $97,510 | $124,653 | 14 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | $144,151 | $131,316 | $152,693 | 10 |
| FY2025 | $138,000 | $113,040 | $157,248 | 11 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 6 |
Cost of living
Durham's median Network Architect salary of $138,000 is worth about $141,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Durham = 97.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Network Architects in the Durham, NC area earned a median of $144,990 in May 2025 (970 employed). The H-1B median here is $138,000, 5% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems | too few | 6 |
| NetApp | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.