How much does an IT Technician make?

Updated Sep 24, 2023

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$53,575 / yrTotal Pay
$50,944 / yrBase Pay
$2,631 / yrAdditional Pay

$53,575

 / yr
$38K$75K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a IT Technician is $53,575 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $50,944 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 $2,631 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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Top Paying Companies

For an It Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an It Technician in United States. Employers include Google, Ford Motor Company and Microsoft.

1
Google
Google
$72,620/yr
2K open jobs
7
IBM
$58,089/yr
10
NacSpace
$55,595/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For It Technician in United States

1Google$72,620
2Ford Motor Company$67,158
3Microsoft$66,799
4Amazon$61,584
5USAA$61,185
6Leidos$59,362
7IBM$58,089
8US Department of Energy$56,665
9US Department of Treasury$56,580
10NacSpace$55,595

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TEKsystems
3.9
IT TechnicianSee 62 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
US Army
3.8
IT TechnicianSee 59 salaries from all locations

$49,055

 / yr
Amazon
3.7
IT TechnicianSee 54 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Insight Global
3.8
IT TechnicianSee 33 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
CompuCom
3.4
IT TechnicianSee 29 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
Corovan
3.5
IT TechnicianSee 27 salaries from all locations

$22

 / hr
US Department of the Interior
4
IT TechnicianSee 23 salaries from all locations

$50,934

 / yr

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Leidos
3.8
IT TechnicianSee 22 salaries from all locations

$59,362

 / yr
US Navy
3.7
IT TechnicianSee 21 salaries from all locations

$49,606

 / yr
Google
4.4
IT TechnicianSee 18 salaries from all locations

$72,620

 / yr
Robert Half
3.8
IT TechnicianSee 17 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr
DISH
2.9
IT TechnicianSee 16 salaries from all locations

$48,524

 / yr
Apex Systems
3.8
IT TechnicianSee 16 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr
NacSpace
2.9
IT TechnicianSee 15 salaries from all locations

$26

 / hr
Faurecia
3.7
IT TechnicianSee 14 salaries from all locations

$49,127

 / yr
Reynolds and Reynolds
3.4
IT TechnicianSee 14 salaries from all locations

$49,479

 / yr
Walmart
3.4
IT TechnicianSee 14 salaries from all locations

$42,773

 / yr
DXC Technology
3.6
IT TechnicianSee 14 salaries from all locations

$53,832

 / yr
US Department of Treasury
4.1
IT TechnicianSee 13 salaries from all locations

$56,580

 / yr
US Air Force
4.1
IT TechnicianSee 13 salaries from all locations

$50,178

 / yr
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IT Technician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
TEKsystems IT Technician salaries - 62 salaries reported$23/hr
US Army IT Technician salaries - 59 salaries reported$49,055/yr
Amazon IT Technician salaries - 54 salaries reported$29/hr
Insight Global IT Technician salaries - 33 salaries reported$23/hr
CompuCom IT Technician salaries - 29 salaries reported$23/hr
Corovan IT Technician salaries - 27 salaries reported$22/hr
US Department of the Interior IT Technician salaries - 23 salaries reported$50,934/yr
Leidos IT Technician salaries - 22 salaries reported$59,362/yr
US Navy IT Technician salaries - 21 salaries reported$49,606/yr
Google IT Technician salaries - 18 salaries reported$72,620/yr
Robert Half IT Technician salaries - 17 salaries reported$23/hr
DISH IT Technician salaries - 16 salaries reported$48,524/yr
Apex Systems IT Technician salaries - 16 salaries reported$24/hr
NacSpace IT Technician salaries - 15 salaries reported$26/hr
Faurecia IT Technician salaries - 14 salaries reported$49,127/yr
Reynolds and Reynolds IT Technician salaries - 14 salaries reported$49,479/yr
Walmart IT Technician salaries - 14 salaries reported$42,773/yr
DXC Technology IT Technician salaries - 14 salaries reported$53,832/yr
US Department of Treasury IT Technician salaries - 13 salaries reported$56,580/yr
US Air Force IT Technician salaries - 13 salaries reported$50,178/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an It Technician in United States

The top 5 paying industries for an It Technician in United States are Insurance with a median total pay of $61,185, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $59,362, Legal with a median total pay of $54,773, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $53,704, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $53,524.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • InsuranceInsurance$61,185

    20% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$59,362

    18% Higher than other industries

  • LegalLegal$54,773

    11% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$53,704

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$53,524

    9% Higher than other industries

Insurance

The top paying company in Insurance for It Technician is USAA.

USAAUSAA$61,185/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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IT Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
IT Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
IT Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$52,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
IT Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
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IT Technician

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$45,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
IT Technician

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday

IT Technician pay FAQ

The average salary for an IT Technician is $53,575 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 7250 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an IT Technician employees in United States.

The highest salary for an IT Technician in United States is $64,080 per year.

The lowest salary for an IT Technician in United States is $44,944 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an IT Technician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an IT Technician.

Anonymous employees reveal that 65% of IT technicians are happy with the salary that they make. If you want your salary to qualify as a good one, additional pay of approximately $2,630.65 per year, a degree, and significant experience may help.

The amount that IT technicians make over time depends on education, experience, and the setting in which they work. However, salaries tend to range between $38,391.10 and $75,207.33, with an average of around $50,941.82 if you follow a typical IT tech career path. Bonuses and other types of additional pay can help to bring your yearly pay up to around $53,572.47.

There are a lot of factors in play for an IT technician's salary. First, it's a good idea to get a degree in a related subject, such as a bachelor's or associate's degree in computer science or IT. You should also have a thorough understanding of how computer hardware and software work and how to use different operating systems. You can gain these new skills through online courses, some of which offer certificates. Experience in customer service and working as a team is always useful, as are other soft skills, such as effective communication and a positive approach to solving problems.

Negotiating a higher salary is a skill that requires research and clear communication. First, figure out how much to ask for by browsing IT technician jobs and finding out how much people with your experience level in your general area make. When negotiating for this figure, list out all the reasons you deserve that salary. Good arguments may include your professional successes, certifications you have gained, educational experiences you've had, or simply that you've gained more years of experience since you were hired. Stick to concrete facts during the negotiation.

About 64.70% of IT Technician professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $2,631 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an IT Technician in United States as a good salary.

IT Technician professionals in United States have a wide total pay range, between $38,391 and $75,207 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $53,572 following the average career path of an IT Technician.

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