Computer Network Architects pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $175,890 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in Amherst earn between $91,980 and $144,780.
- $81K10th
- $92K25th
- $119KMedian
- $145K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,370 | $10,198 | $58.83 |
| Median | $119,140 | $9,928 | $57.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,980 | $7,665 | $44.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $144,780 | $12,065 | $69.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Computer network architects in Amherst earn 19% less than the Massachusetts average ($151,770) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($139,580). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $134,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $122,370 | $119,140 | $81,260 | $175,890 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $151,770 | $155,060 | $98,730 | $211,580 | 6,270 |
| 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 Amherst
On the average salary of $122,370, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $89,107 a year, or $7,426 a month and $3,427 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Amherst a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $122,370 buys what about $122,073 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 5th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($154,430).
- Boston$154,430
- Springfield$144,380
- Worcester$137,930
- Barnstable$127,070
- Amherst$122,370
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 Amherst: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in Amherst?
$58.83 an hour on average, and $57.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in Amherst?
About $89,107 a year ($7,426 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,370. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do computer network architects earn more in Amherst 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 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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