Remote Network Engineer Salary
Remote network engineer jobs pay a median $136k base, with most roles between $107k and $159k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 43 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 207 open roles hiring now.
Remote network engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote network engineer is $136k per year, with most roles between $107k and $159k — across 43 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 83% from entry ($92k) to principal ($168k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
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Who's hiring remote network engineers
Experience mix across 207 open remote network engineer roles.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote network engineers make?
The median base salary for a remote network engineer is about $136k per year, with most roles between $107k and $159k — across 43 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote network engineers?
Companies hiring remote network engineers right now include Akamai, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Astreya, Redcare Pharmacy, Rackspace, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote network engineer job?
Across current remote network engineer postings, the most requested skills are Infrastructure, Python, DevOps, OSPF, BGP, Bash. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote network engineer jobs require?
50% of open remote network engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a network engineer remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 207 open remote network engineer roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of October 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote network engineer jobs?
Every remote network engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.