Technology
IT Support Specialist Salary
Troubleshoots hardware, software, and network issues for employees or customers.
Low
$40,000
Average
$58,000
High
$78,000
What this role does
- Resolve help-desk tickets
- Set up and maintain hardware and accounts
- Document recurring issues and fixes
- Escalate complex problems to specialists
Education & path in
Associate degree or IT certifications (CompTIA A+); some enter with a high school diploma plus certs
Experience level: Common entry point into tech careers
Where it pays best
States that typically pay above the national average for this role: California, New York, Texas, Virginia, Washington. Actual pay depends heavily on metro area, employer size, and cost of living.
Job outlook
Average
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Figures are editorial estimates as of Jul 1, 2026, not official government statistics. For official data, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics.