Computer Network Architects pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $168,850 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in Memphis earn between $102,480 and $140,180.
- $80K10th
- $102K25th
- $126KMedian
- $140K75th
- $169K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,390 | $10,366 | $59.80 |
| Median | $126,400 | $10,533 | $60.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,480 | $8,540 | $49.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $140,180 | $11,682 | $67.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Computer network architects in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($127,270) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($139,580). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $134,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $124,390 | $126,400 | $79,800 | $168,850 | 630 |
| Tennessee | $127,270 | $123,860 | $82,340 | $172,980 | 4,330 |
| United States | $139,580 | $134,050 | $79,900 | $202,680 | 179,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Network Architects salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $124,390, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $96,287 a year, or $8,024 a month and $3,703 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $96,287 | $8,024 |
| Working in MS | $92,043 | $7,670 |
| Working in AR | $91,885 | $7,657 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $124,390 buys what about $134,944 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd of 7 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($133,550).
- Nashville$133,550
- Memphis$124,390
- Kingsport$121,900
- Knoxville$118,480
- Jackson$116,040
- Clarksville$108,460
- Johnson City$106,110
Highest-paying cities for computer network architects
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,650).
- San Jose, CA$192,650
- San Francisco, CA$172,850
- Seattle, WA$171,920
- Rochester, MN$163,430
- New York, NY$161,380
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Computer Network Architects salary in Memphis: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in Memphis?
$59.80 an hour on average, and $60.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in Memphis?
About $96,287 a year ($8,024 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,390. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do computer network architects earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($139,580).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1241; area Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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