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Entry-level Computer Network Architects salary in California

Roles that require limited judgement and close supervision. Typically less than two years of relevant experience or fresh graduates entering the field.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026
BLS percentile range
P10 to P25 of the California OES distribution for Computer Network Architects.
DOL OFLC offered median
$120,000
Across 39 certified filings at this wage level.
Real disclosed salaries

Entry-level Computer Network Architects in California: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 39 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $120,000. 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.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry39$120,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Entry-level Computer Network Architects in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Juniper Networks (US), Inc.Technical Support Engineer4$118,144
Meta Platforms, IncNetwork Production Engineer4$139,112
Amazon Data Services, IncNetwork Development Engineer I3$154,700
Selector Software, Inc.Solutions Engineer2$117,500
DrFirst.com, Inc.Senior Network Engineer2$150,416
MEDLEY NETWORKS INCRF ENGINEER2$79,200
SMAR Systems IncNetwork Engineer1$121,846
Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.Enterprise Act Engineer II1$131,300
Xpand-Net Inc.Professional Services Network Engineer1$121,846
3D TECHNOLOGIES LLCNETWORK ENGINEER1$96,262

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Network Engineer at SMAR Systems Inc
    $121,846
    MilpitasWage Level IDecided Sep 25, 2025I-200-25261-319401
  • Technical Support Engineer at Juniper Networks (US), Inc.
    $121,846
    SunnyvaleWage Level IDecided Sep 18, 2025I-200-25254-302390
  • Enterprise Act Engineer II at Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
    $131,300
    Mountain ViewWage Level IDecided Sep 16, 2025I-200-25252-295268
  • Professional Services Network Engineer at Xpand-Net Inc.
    $121,846
    San JoseWage Level IDecided Sep 2, 2025I-200-25237-265589
  • NETWORK ENGINEER at 3D TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    $96,262
    ROSEMEADWage Level IDecided Aug 27, 2025I-200-25232-256443
  • Network Architect at H-TOWN TECHNOLOGIES INC
    $121,846
    San JoseWage Level IDecided Aug 27, 2025I-200-25232-254468
  • Technical Support Engineer at Juniper Networks (US), Inc.
    $121,846
    SunnyvaleWage Level IDecided Jul 31, 2025I-200-25205-198166
  • Technical Architect at GRID DYNAMICS HOLDINGS, INC.
    $121,846
    Santa ClaraWage Level IDecided Jul 14, 2025I-200-25188-156947

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.