Remote Network Engineer Salary in United States
Remote network engineer jobs in United States pay a median $136k base, with most roles between $106k and $160k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 39 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 124 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote network engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote network engineer is $136k per year, with most roles between $106k and $160k — across 39 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 25% from mid level ($110k) to senior ($137k) 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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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote network engineers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote network engineer in United States is about $136k per year, with most roles between $106k and $160k — across 39 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 CGS Federal, Akamai, GDIT, Mirantis, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, 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, DevOps, Python, 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?
62% 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 in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 124 open remote network engineer roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of July 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.