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Network Engineer Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA (2026)

5G infrastructure and cloud networking sustaining steady demand.

Median Salary: $151,200

Range: $115K – $230K

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

Avg Total Comp

$175,500

Experience Level

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

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