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Updated: 6 Jun 2013
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Network Engineer 2013 Total Pay (?
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Rs 106,005 - Rs 618,905
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SalaryRs 101,742 - Rs 592,723  
   
BonusRs 0.00 - Rs 58,976  
Profit SharingRs 0.00 - Rs 98,450  
CommissionRs 0.00 - Rs 75,000  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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Rs 106,005 - Rs 618,905  
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Country: India | Currency: INR | Updated: 6 Jun 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 1,195

Job Description for Network Engineer

Network engineers provide expertise in an important aspect of any business that uses a network of computers to communicate. This can be found in any office setting or companies with multiple terminals such as a nuclear power plant or waste water treatment facility. Their skills are very similar to that of an information technology specialist.
The position of network engineer is vital to the success and everyday activity of businesses where employees use computers on a technological network to communicate with one another. If there is ever an issue with the network, which is common, the network engineer must use their knowledge of computers, networks, and programming language as quickly as possible to fix the issue and prevent it from happening again. Many places of employment only require one network engineer on staff while others work with teams of techs in the same position. They generally report to an information technology director or, in the case of smaller businesses, to the general manager or vice president of the business. One perk of being a network engineer is that many businesses like to use their own unique network design, and the network engineer is the one who can design it. This enables them to think creatively and use their own ingenuity.
Network engineers typically work in office settings. Some work on site but some are able to work remotely from their own computer via the network they engineer. Working hours may vary. Some work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Others may work after hours in the evening or even overnight when certain issues must be handled while nobody else is on the network. There are occasions where some work over the weekend as well. Requirements for being a network engineer are a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology.
Network engineers are basically the behind-the-scenes guide for computer systems and networks running properly in any business that uses them. Without their expertise, businesses would not be able to work nearly as efficiently. They hold a unique understanding for networks and the languages they are written in that few people fully understand.
Network Engineer Tasks
  • Providing tier 4 support and network disaster recovery expertise.
  • Test and document system behavior, performance, and security.
  • Plan, design, and troubleshoot local and wide area network infrastructure, including routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, DNS servers, DHCP servers, clustering solutions, and related hardware, software, and services.
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Companies and Industries for Network Engineer Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range

HCL Technologies Ltd.Rs 80,537 - Rs 360,258
WiproRs 122,554 - Rs 352,337
Wipro Technologies Ltd.Rs 141,641 - Rs 493,163
Ericsson Inc.Rs 121,641 - Rs 639,466
Cisco Systems (India) Private LimitedRs 255,969 - Rs 1,039,052
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Information Technology (IT) ServicesRs 101,979 - Rs 445,268
Network and Communications ServicesRs 106,102 - Rs 512,575
Internet Service Provider (ISP)Rs 88,249 - Rs 413,321
Information Technology (IT) ConsultingRs 103,387 - Rs 478,867
Technical Support ServicesRs 96,981 - Rs 438,245

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Key Statistics for Network Engineer Salaries and Jobs

Female
4%
female alumni
 
Male
96%
male alumni
Salary:Rs 196,527 - Rs 452,510 Rs 151,872 - Rs 369,971
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
14%
1-4 years
67%
5-9 years
17%
10-19 years
2%
20 years or more
0%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 64% dental benefits Dental: 7%
vision benefits Vision: 6% employee benefits None: 34%

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