Computer Network Architects pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,580 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in Columbus earn between $101,650 and $136,690.
- $72K10th
- $102K25th
- $126KMedian
- $137K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,680 | $10,223 | $58.98 |
| Median | $126,380 | $10,532 | $60.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,650 | $8,471 | $48.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,690 | $11,391 | $65.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Computer network architects in Columbus earn 5% less than the Georgia average ($129,370) and 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $122,680 | $126,380 | $72,360 | $161,580 | 100 |
| Georgia | $129,370 | $133,890 | $51,710 | $179,040 | 7,690 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $122,680, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $89,745 a year, or $7,479 a month and $3,452 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $90,133 | $7,511 |
| Working in GA | $89,745 | $7,479 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $122,680 buys what about $137,386 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 4th of 6 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($130,680).
- Gainesville$130,680
- Augusta$130,310
- Atlanta$129,880
- Columbus$122,680
- Savannah$117,410
- Macon$115,600
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 Columbus: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in Columbus?
$58.98 an hour on average, and $60.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in Columbus?
About $89,745 a year ($7,479 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,680.
Do computer network architects earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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