How much does an IT Specialist make?
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$80,893
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a IT Specialist is $80,893 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $75,300 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 $5,593 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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| Job Title | Salary |
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| 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 It Specialist in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an It Specialist in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and Microsoft.
Top Paying Companies
For It Specialist in United States
| 1 | Meta | $173,443 | |
| 2 | $151,253 | ||
| 3 | Microsoft | $137,101 | |
| 4 | PwC | $133,889 | |
| 5 | Boston Consulting Group | $131,121 | |
| 6 | Occidental Petroleum | $127,613 | |
| 7 | Oracle | $123,535 | |
| 8 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE | $114,649 | |
| 9 | Chevron | $113,357 | |
| 10 | Deloitte | $106,702 |
For Information Technology Specialist
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What is the total pay trajectory for Information Technology Specialist?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| 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 IT Specialist at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For an It Specialist in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an It Specialist in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $105,334, Financial Services with a median total pay of $98,473, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $89,974, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $87,695, and Legal with a median total pay of $86,302.
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for It Specialist are Occidental Petroleum, Chevron, and Southern California Edison.
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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IT Specialist pay FAQ
The average salary for an IT Specialist is $80,893 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 11591 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an IT Specialist employees in United States.
The highest salary for an IT Specialist in United States is $105,107 per year.
The lowest salary for an IT Specialist in United States is $62,482 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an IT Specialist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an IT Specialist.
Information technology specialists (IT specialists) earn salaries similar to those of computer and information research scientists, computer hardware engineers, computer systems analysts, and information security analysts. Their relatively high earnings are attributed to their technical skillset, developed through both education and work experience. The expansion of healthcare information technology is expected to contribute to employment growth for this job title, so prospective it specialists may see additional pay growth.
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Anonymous Glassdoor ratings indicate that about 70% of IT specialists are satisfied with their earnings. An advanced degree, industry certifications, and a few years of experience could amount to a competitive salary and a potential $5,592.87 in additional pay, qualifying it as a good income.
An IT specialist on the average career path can earn a total pay, which includes salary and additional pay, ranging from $49,541.56 to $132,704.18, depending on their experience and qualifications. An IT specialist with years of experience under their belt could advance to the position of lead IT specialist, earning them an even higher potential total pay.
Whether you're considering a career as an IT specialist or you're happily employed and would like to earn more from your current job, face the fact that those with more skills and qualifications earn higher salaries. Upping your skill levels and qualifications could set you apart from other IT specialists and help you qualify for a higher income.
If you started your career without a degree, completing your bachelor's in computer science or a related field will definitely give you an edge. Become a certified professional. Some useful certifications include: Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Applying for a new IT specialist job? Use your qualifications, certifications, and previous experience as bargaining chips to help you negotiate a good salary.
If you want to earn more money from your current job, you could ask for a raise. You'll have to leverage your request, so come up with valid reasons as to why you deserve one. Some good motivators include excellent performance reviews, a tempting job offer, a new qualification or certification, and increased job responsibilities. Most companies offer annual salary increases of around 3% to 5%, but you could approach your employer at any time and ask for between 10 and 20% to get negotiations started.