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Network Engineer Salary in New York-Newark-Jersey City NY-NJ-PA (2026)

5G infrastructure and cloud networking sustaining steady demand.

Median Salary: $138,880

Range: $105K – $211K

CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +4% · Source: BLS 2026; Robert Half (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$161,200

Experience Level

CCNP/CCIE certifications add $15-20k premium nationally.

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