Hiring a network engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
729 open postings ask for a network engineer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 98 employers. The median advertised minimum is $93,500. 278 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
729open postings
98employers hiring
$93,500median advertised minimum
278new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 519 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a network engineer?
Competitive. 98 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 213 open postings.
What should I pay a network engineer?
Advertised minimums center on $93,500. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,509 in actual pay.