Computer Network Architects pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,990 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in Columbia earn between $100,160 and $156,710.
- $84K10th
- $100K25th
- $126KMedian
- $157K75th
- $163K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $126,300 | $10,525 | $60.72 |
| Median | $125,510 | $10,459 | $60.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $100,160 | $8,347 | $48.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $156,710 | $13,059 | $75.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Computer network architects in Columbia earn 7% less than the South Carolina average ($136,370) and 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $126,300 | $125,510 | $84,010 | $162,990 | 270 |
| South Carolina | $136,370 | $134,990 | $82,060 | $185,160 | 1,950 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $126,300, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $91,978 a year, or $7,665 a month and $3,538 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).
Is Columbia a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $126,300 buys what about $134,847 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 4th of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Greenville pays the most ($152,330).
- Greenville$152,330
- Charleston$139,530
- Spartanburg$127,030
- Columbia$126,300
- Myrtle Beach$99,210
- Hilton Head Island$99,000
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 Columbia: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in Columbia?
$60.72 an hour on average, and $60.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $100,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in Columbia?
About $91,978 a year ($7,665 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $126,300.
Do computer network architects earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). 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: 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 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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