The salary trajectory of a Network Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $108,433 per year (estimate) and goes up to $242,948 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Network Engineer at CNN is $123,507 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $192,615 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,360 (25th percentile) and $156,448 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by CNN Network Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Network Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Network Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,197 and $13,037 monthly.