Computer Support Specialists

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.

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. Fifty percent of computer network support specialists earned between $45,660 and $121,920. Those who have more education, responsibility, and expertise have the potential to earn higher salaries.

Computer user support specialists earned the following mean annual salaries by industry in May 2023: software publishers, $74,610; computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services, $64,160; computer systems design and related services, $60,990; and elementary and secondary schools, $56,800.

Computer network support specialists earned more by industry in May 2023 than user support specialists, for example: software publishers, $91,090; computer systems design and related services, $82,040; telecommunications, $81,770; computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services, $78,190; and elementary and secondary schools, $67,850.

Most computer support specialists work for companies that offer a full range of benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave. Smaller service or start-up companies may hire support specialists on a contractual basis.