Information Technology Specialist Salaries

How much does an Information Technology Specialist make?

Updated Sep 27, 2023

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$75,642 / yrTotal Pay
$70,287 / yrBase Pay
$5,355 / yrAdditional Pay

$75,642

 / yr
$47K$122K
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The estimated total pay for a Information Technology Specialist is $75,642 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $70,287 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,355 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Information Technology Specialist

$75,642 /yr
Information Technology Specialist
$123,198 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist
$100,715 /yr
Lead Information Technology Specialist
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Job TitleSalary
Information Technology Specialist$75,642 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist$123,198 /yr
Lead Information Technology Specialist$100,715 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For an Information Technology Specialist in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Information Technology Specialist in United States. Employers include Google, Amazon and Caterpillar.

1
Google
Google
$153,172/yr
1K open jobs
4
IBM
$82,441/yr
10
UST
$75,118/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Information Technology Specialist in United States

1Google$153,172
2Amazon$91,760
3Caterpillar$91,664
4IBM$82,441
5Tech Mahindra$82,032
6California Department of Justice$78,476
7Cyient$78,028
8U.S. Department of State$77,114
9US Department of Energy$75,223
10UST$75,118
Total Pay Trajectory

For Information Technology Specialist

$75,642 /yr
Information Technology Specialist
$123,198 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist
$100,715 /yr
Lead Information Technology Specialist
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Information Technology Specialist?

Job TitleSalary
Information Technology Specialist$75,642 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist$123,198 /yr
Lead Information Technology Specialist$100,715 /yr

What are total pay estimates for an Information Technology Specialist at different companies?

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IBM
3.9
IT SpecialistSee 1,074 salaries from all locations

$85,837

 / yr
US Army
3.8
Information Technology SpecialistSee 924 salaries from all locations

$62,606

 / yr
US Army
3.8
IT SpecialistSee 373 salaries from all locations

$68,944

 / yr
US Department of Veterans Affairs
3.7
IT SpecialistSee 165 salaries from all locations

$74,379

 / yr
US Air Force
4.1
IT SpecialistSee 139 salaries from all locations

$73,687

 / yr
US Department of Defense
4
IT SpecialistSee 131 salaries from all locations

$82,616

 / yr
US Navy
3.7
IT SpecialistSee 118 salaries from all locations

$70,493

 / yr

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US Navy
3.7
Information Technology SpecialistSee 113 salaries from all locations

$62,291

 / yr
United States Federal Government
4.1
IT SpecialistSee 101 salaries from all locations

$79,607

 / yr
Social Security Administration
3
IT SpecialistSee 77 salaries from all locations

$75,476

 / yr
IRS
3.6
IT SpecialistSee 72 salaries from all locations

$77,810

 / yr
Defense Information Systems Agency
4
IT SpecialistSee 52 salaries from all locations

$81,424

 / yr
U.S. Department of Agriculture
3.8
IT SpecialistSee 51 salaries from all locations

$79,153

 / yr
US Department of Homeland Security
3.9
IT SpecialistSee 50 salaries from all locations

$77,798

 / yr
DOD
4
IT SpecialistSee 47 salaries from all locations

$77,053

 / yr
Nationwide
4
IT SpecialistSee 46 salaries from all locations

$76,120

 / yr
US Department of Defense
4
Information Technology SpecialistSee 41 salaries from all locations

$72,571

 / yr
US Geological Survey
3.9
IT SpecialistSee 39 salaries from all locations

$77,439

 / yr
US Air Force
4.1
Information Technology SpecialistSee 36 salaries from all locations

$68,713

 / yr
Google
4.4
IT SpecialistSee 34 salaries from all locations

$151,253

 / yr
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Information Technology Specialist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
IBM IT Specialist salaries - 1,074 salaries reported$85,837/yr
US Army Information Technology Specialist salaries - 924 salaries reported$62,606/yr
US Army IT Specialist salaries - 373 salaries reported$68,944/yr
US Department of Veterans Affairs IT Specialist salaries - 165 salaries reported$74,379/yr
US Air Force IT Specialist salaries - 139 salaries reported$73,687/yr
US Department of Defense IT Specialist salaries - 131 salaries reported$82,616/yr
US Navy IT Specialist salaries - 118 salaries reported$70,493/yr
US Navy Information Technology Specialist salaries - 113 salaries reported$62,291/yr
United States Federal Government IT Specialist salaries - 101 salaries reported$79,607/yr
Social Security Administration IT Specialist salaries - 77 salaries reported$75,476/yr
IRS IT Specialist salaries - 72 salaries reported$77,810/yr
Defense Information Systems Agency IT Specialist salaries - 52 salaries reported$81,424/yr
U.S. Department of Agriculture IT Specialist salaries - 51 salaries reported$79,153/yr
US Department of Homeland Security IT Specialist salaries - 50 salaries reported$77,798/yr
DOD IT Specialist salaries - 47 salaries reported$77,053/yr
Nationwide IT Specialist salaries - 46 salaries reported$76,120/yr
US Department of Defense Information Technology Specialist salaries - 41 salaries reported$72,571/yr
US Geological Survey IT Specialist salaries - 39 salaries reported$77,439/yr
US Air Force Information Technology Specialist salaries - 36 salaries reported$68,713/yr
Google IT Specialist salaries - 34 salaries reported$151,253/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Information Technology Specialist in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an Information Technology Specialist in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $91,664, Information Technology with a median total pay of $82,032, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $72,571, Insurance with a median total pay of $72,371, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $69,658.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • ManufacturingManufacturing$91,664

    24% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$82,032

    15% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$72,571

    4% Higher than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$72,371

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$69,658

    0% Lower than other industries

Manufacturing

The top paying company in Manufacturing for Information Technology Specialist is Caterpillar.

CaterpillarCaterpillar$91,664/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?

Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.

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Location

Total Pay

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

IT Generalist

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
IT BRM

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
IT Professional

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Information Technology Coordinator

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$83,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Information Technology

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,803

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
IT Professional

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Information Technology Specialist pay FAQ

The average salary for an Information Technology Specialist is $75,642 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3752 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Information Technology Specialist employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Information Technology Specialist in United States is $97,232 per year.

The lowest salary for an Information Technology Specialist in United States is $59,070 per year.

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