How much does an IT Specialist make in New York City, NY?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$84,388 / yrTotal Pay
$78,034 / yrBase Pay
$6,354 / yrAdditional Pay

$84,388

 / yr
$53K$136K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a IT Specialist is $84,388 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $78,034 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 $6,354 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 in New York City, NY

$75,643 /yr
Information Technology Specialist
$126,342 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist
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Related Job Titles

For It Specialist in New York City, NY

Some related job titles are Information Technology Salaries with median pay of $81,709, IT Support Specialist Salaries with median pay of $63,144, Desktop Support Salaries with median pay of $63,195, IT Consultant Salaries with median pay of $96,813.

Top Paying Companies

For an It Specialist in New York City, NY

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an It Specialist in New York City, NY. Employers include Google, IBM and PwC.

1
Google
$199,855/yr
2
IBM
$161,204/yr
3
PwC
$141,363/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Information Technology Specialist in New York City, NY

$75,643 /yr
Information Technology Specialist

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IBM
4.0
IT SpecialistSee 42 salaries from this location

$161,204

 / yr

$51

 / hr

$97,042

 / yr

$83,770

 / yr

$199,855

 / yr

$115,425

 / yr

$45

 / hr

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US Army
3.8
Information Technology SpecialistSee 5 salaries from this location

$109,141

 / yr

$141,363

 / yr

$118,964

 / yr

$85

 / hr
Tydas
4.0
Information Technology SpecialistSee 4 salaries from this location

$105,385

 / yr

$56

 / hr

$71

 / hr

$118,060

 / yr

$120,795

 / yr

$114,924

 / yr
Google
4.4
Information Technology SpecialistSee 2 salaries from this location

$192,236

 / yr

$183,248

 / yr

$202,813

 / yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an It Specialist in New York City, NY

The top 5 paying industries for an It Specialist in New York City, NY are Information Technology with a median total pay of $180,530, Financial Services with a median total pay of $141,363, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $115,425, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $108,032, and Education with a median total pay of $95,997.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$180,530

    36% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$141,363

    18% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$115,425

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$108,032

    7% Lower than other industries

  • EducationEducation$95,997

    21% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for It Specialist are Google and IBM.

GoogleGoogle$199,855/yr
IBMIBM$161,204/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.

How does the It specialist salary in New York City, NY compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a It specialist in US is $69,294 per year based on 6,225 salary contributions, which is 14.38% less than the salary for a It specialist in New York City, NY. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a It specialist gets the highest compensation are Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Novartis AG and California State Automobile Association . Bigger companies typically pay 55.16% less than smaller companies for a It specialist.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

IT SPC

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Nope Not Mentioning IT

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$2,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$84,500

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$62,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Information Technology

New York City, NY

 | 10-14 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
IT

New York City, NY

 | 15+ years

$55

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$83,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
IT Infrastructure

New York City, NY

 | 15+ years

$128,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago

IT Specialist pay FAQ in New York City, NY

The average salary for an IT Specialist is $78,034 per year in New York City, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 11005 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an IT Specialist employees in New York City, NY.

The highest salary for an IT Specialist in New York City, NY is $123,957 per year.

The lowest salary for an IT Specialist in New York City, NY is $49,125 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 71% 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 $6,353.92 in additional pay, qualifying it as a good income.

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An IT specialist on the average career path can earn a total pay, which includes salary and additional pay, ranging from $52,809.85 to $135,584.81, 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.

Learn more about negotiating salaries from thousands of other real professionals

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.