Computer Support Service Owners

Median annual earnings for computer user support specialists were $59,240 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries ranged from $37,690 and $97,020 or more. Fifty percent of computer user support specialists earned between $46,550 and $75,950

Computer network support specialists earned median salaries of $71,530 in May 2023. Ten percent earned $45,660, and 10 percent earned $121,920 or more.

Those who have more education, responsibility, and expertise have the potential to earn higher salaries.

Owners of successful computer support businesses generally earn much more but wages vary by location, experience level, and the type of business they support. Those working in large cities like New York and Los Angeles, for example, average more than those in the Midwest, the Southwest, and the Northwest. Someone in New York with more than 10 years experience can average over $100,000 a year, while a consultant with similar experience in the Southwest may make closer to $70,000 a year. Some very experienced, business-minded consultants can make $150,000 a year or more, and those who own a successful business may earn into the millions. Like all self-employed workers, computer support service owners must provide their own benefits such as health insurance and retirement savings accounts.