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Network Engineer Salary in Tacoma, Washington

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$120,520/ year

Median Network Engineer in Tacoma, WA

$72,160
10th
$88,000
25th
$120,520
Median
$157,000
75th
$191,540
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$120,520
Total compensation (est.)
$138,598
Bonus range
$4,400 – $18,840
Mean salary
$127,751

How This Compares

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Tacoma, WA median
$120,520
Washington median
$122,930-2.0%
National median
$120,520

Cost of living in Tacoma is 0% below the national average. Salary of $120,520 here is equivalent to $120,520 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$86,774-28.0%
3-5 years
$109,673-9.0%
6-10 years
$134,982+12.0%
10+ years
$166,318+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$106,058-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$120,520
Enterprise (5,000+)
$142,214+18.0%

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Network Engineer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Seattle, WA$171,138/yr
Spokane, WA$120,520/yr
Vancouver, WA$120,520/yr
Bellevue, WA$120,520/yr
Kent, WA$120,520/yr

Related Jobs in Tacoma

Software Engineer$130,160/yr
Senior Software Engineer$130,160/yr
Frontend Developer$124,890/yr
Backend Developer$130,160/yr
Full Stack Developer$130,160/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$58/hr
Monthly gross$10,043/mo
25th percentile$88,000/yr
75th percentile$157,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Washington Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.7%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Network Engineer salary in Tacoma?

The median Network Engineer salary in Tacoma is $120,520 per year, with a range from $88,000 at the 25th percentile to $157,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Network Engineer pay in Tacoma compare to the national average?

Network Engineer salaries in Tacoma are 0% above the national median of $120,520. After adjusting for Tacoma's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $120,520 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Network Engineer salaries in Tacoma?

In Tacoma, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Network Engineer roles start around $72,160, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $191,540 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Tacoma a good place for Network Engineer jobs?

Tacoma offers a Network Engineer median of $120,520, which is 0% above the US median of $120,520. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Tacoma is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Network Engineer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Network Engineer in Tacoma is $157,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.