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Network Engineer Salary in Montgomery, Alabama

The median network engineer salary in Montgomery, AL is $74,520 per year, which is 19% below the national median and 1.2% below the Alabama state average.

City Median
$74,520
vs State Avg
$-920
vs National
$-17,480
Cost of Living
86%

Network Engineer Salary in Montgomery by Experience

In Montgomery, an entry-level network engineer earns around $48,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $111,780 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$48,600
$-11,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$76,140
$-17,860 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$111,780
$-26,220 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Montgomery, AL

Percentile Montgomery
10th Percentile $45,360
25th Percentile $59,940
Median (50th) $74,520
75th Percentile $95,580
90th Percentile $117,450

Network Engineer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$80,040
Pop. 216,963
Birmingham, AL
$78,200
Pop. 197,575
Tuscaloosa, AL
$76,360
Pop. 101,129
Mobile, AL
$73,600
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Network Engineer in Montgomery

Education

Most network engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Montgomery and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook

Nationally, network engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Montgomery may vary based on local industry and population growth.