Salary distribution
Where California computer network architects fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $109,730 and $175,430, with a median of $138,350.
Computer Network Architects in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 469 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $162,354. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 39 | $120,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 153 | $153,962 |
| Level III — experienced | 80 | $186,472 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 57 | $218,171 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Computer Network Architects in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Production Engineer | 58 | $198,206 |
| Google LLC | Network Engineer | 25 | $166,500 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | Solutions Architect | 20 | $181,078 |
| Infogain Corporation | Senior Network Engineer I | 18 | $122,500 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | Network Development Engineer II | 15 | $168,900 |
| Juniper Networks (US), Inc. | Technical Support Engineer | 13 | $150,446 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Senior Staff Network Security Engineer | 7 | $167,961 |
| NVIDIA Corporation | Solutions Architect | 6 | $220,324 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Cloud Network Engineering | 6 | $178,786 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Enterprise Act Engineer II | 6 | $170,009 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Network Development Engineer II at Amazon.com Services LLC$167,900Santa ClaraDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500964
- Software System Senior Principal Engineer at DELL PRODUCTS L.P.$252,494Santa ClaraDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-499374
- Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Skylo Technologies, Inc.$200,000Mountain ViewDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490440
- Network LAN Support Engineer at EATEAM INC$136,843San RamonDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25352-492600
- Network LAN Support Engineer at IP HEIGHTS LLC$136,843San RamonDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-490419
- Vice President, Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co.$175,000San FranciscoDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485497
- Architect - Web Technologies at Altera Corporation$183,122San JoseDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-485390
- Engineer Telecom/ Network Senior Staff at NVIDIA Corporation$218,171Santa ClaraDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-472831
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Computer Network Architects pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Computer Network Architects specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 234 certified offers. The most common variant is Network Engineer at a median of $156,125.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network Engineer | Infogain Corporation | 107 | $156,125 |
| Network Development Engineer | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 25 | $168,900 |
| Solutions Architect | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 15 | $160,597 |
| Network Architect | VERSA NETWORKS, INC. | 12 | $146,922 |
| Production Engineer | Meta Platforms, Inc | 12 | $225,204 |
| Network Production Engineer | Meta Platforms, Inc | 11 | $178,360 |
| Technical Support Engineer | Juniper Networks (US), Inc. | 10 | $123,285 |
| Senior Software Engineer | Arm, Inc. | 9 | $151,361 |
| Production Network Engineer | Meta Platforms, Inc | 9 | $221,596 |
| Sr. Engineer, Advanced Technical Support | Airspan Networks, Inc. | 9 | $131,144 |
| Site Reliability Engineer | Alibaba Cloud US LLC | 8 | $153,962 |
| Principal Solution Architect | Midland Credit Management, Inc | 7 | $187,200 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Computer Network Architects in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 467 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $164,775.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Meta Platforms, Inc | 324 | $164,775 |
| Manufacturing | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 74 | $160,299 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 37 | $153,962 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 16 | $172,500 |
| Finance and insurance | LendingClub Bank National Association | 11 | $184,330 |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles | 3 | $182,387 |
| Healthcare | El Camino Hospital | 2 | $150,223 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Telecommunications
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- 02
Develop disaster recovery plans.
- 03
Monitor and analyze network performance and reports on data input or output to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
- 04
Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
- 05
Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- 06
Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
- 07
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
- 08
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+11.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for computer network architects in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$174,120
- San Francisco$155,480
- Los Angeles$137,910
- Sacramento$132,370
- San Diego$131,200
- Riverside$112,000
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Computer Network Architects in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer Network Architects in California is $138,350.
- How does California compare to the national median for Computer Network Architects?
- The California median is +5.7% versus the BLS national figure of $130,861.
- What is the salary range for Computer Network Architects in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $84,050 and the 90th-percentile at $216,310, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Computer Network Architects a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 11.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Computer Network Architects?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.