How much does an IT Specialist make?

Updated Nov 29, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$65K - $106K/yr
Base Pay
$61K - $99K/yr
Additional Pay
$4K - $7K/yr

$83K

/yr
$65K$106K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a IT Specialist is $82,683 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $77,467 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 $5,216 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $65K-$106K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Information Technology Specialist

$88,311 /yr
Information Technology Specialist
$143,356 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist
$153,715 /yr
Lead Information Technology Specialist
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What is the total pay trajectory for Information Technology Specialist?

Job TitleSalary
Information Technology Specialist$88,311 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist$143,356 /yr
Lead Information Technology Specialist$153,715 /yr

Related Job Titles

For It Specialist

Some related job titles are Information Technology Salaries with median pay of $89,193, IT Support Specialist Salaries with median pay of $60,080, Desktop Support Salaries with median pay of $65,540, IT Consultant Salaries with median pay of $101,395.

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 Google, Meta and Microsoft.

1
Google
Google
$185,283/yr
1K open jobs
2
Meta
$179,528/yr
5
Apple
$132,164/yr
6
Oracle
$130,370/yr
7
PwC
$124,011/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For It Specialist in United States

1Google$185,283
2Meta$179,528
3Microsoft$156,452
4Boston Consulting Group$136,906
5Apple$132,164
6Oracle$130,370
7PwC$124,011
8Occidental Petroleum$122,746
9Accenture$121,115
10Chevron$121,012
Total Pay Trajectory

For Information Technology Specialist

$88,311 /yr
Information Technology Specialist
$143,356 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist
$153,715 /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$88,311 /yr
Senior Information Technology Specialist$143,356 /yr
Lead Information Technology Specialist$153,715 /yr

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

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IBM
3.9
IT SpecialistSee 1,265 salaries from this location

$110,699

 / yr
US Army
3.8
Information Technology SpecialistSee 937 salaries from this location

$67,192

 / yr
US Army
3.8
IT SpecialistSee 380 salaries from this location

$72,987

 / yr
US Department of Veterans Affairs
3.7
IT SpecialistSee 165 salaries from this location

$83,632

 / yr
US Air Force
4.1
IT SpecialistSee 142 salaries from this location

$73,895

 / yr
US Department of Defense
4
IT SpecialistSee 135 salaries from this location

$89,004

 / yr
US Navy
3.7
IT SpecialistSee 122 salaries from this location

$73,098

 / yr

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US Navy
3.7
Information Technology SpecialistSee 115 salaries from this location

$71,649

 / yr
United States Federal Government
4.1
IT SpecialistSee 105 salaries from this location

$90,455

 / yr
Social Security Administration
3
IT SpecialistSee 80 salaries from this location

$86,394

 / yr
IRS
3.6
IT SpecialistSee 77 salaries from this location

$89,033

 / yr
Defense Information Systems Agency
3.9
IT SpecialistSee 54 salaries from this location

$96,395

 / yr
US Department of Homeland Security
3.9
IT SpecialistSee 53 salaries from this location

$89,909

 / yr
U.S. Department of Agriculture
3.8
IT SpecialistSee 52 salaries from this location

$90,301

 / yr
DOD
4
IT SpecialistSee 47 salaries from this location

$85,811

 / yr
Nationwide
3.9
IT SpecialistSee 46 salaries from this location

$90,305

 / yr
US Department of Defense
4
Information Technology SpecialistSee 42 salaries from this location

$86,695

 / yr
US Geological Survey
3.9
IT SpecialistSee 41 salaries from this location

$88,274

 / yr
US Air Force
4.1
Information Technology SpecialistSee 36 salaries from this location

$71,485

 / yr
Google
4.4
IT SpecialistSee 36 salaries from this location

$185,283

 / yr
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IT Specialist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
IBM IT Specialist salaries - 1,265 salaries reported$110,699/yr
US Army Information Technology Specialist salaries - 937 salaries reported$67,192/yr
US Army IT Specialist salaries - 380 salaries reported$72,987/yr
US Department of Veterans Affairs IT Specialist salaries - 165 salaries reported$83,632/yr
US Air Force IT Specialist salaries - 142 salaries reported$73,895/yr
US Department of Defense IT Specialist salaries - 135 salaries reported$89,004/yr
US Navy IT Specialist salaries - 122 salaries reported$73,098/yr
US Navy Information Technology Specialist salaries - 115 salaries reported$71,649/yr
United States Federal Government IT Specialist salaries - 105 salaries reported$90,455/yr
Social Security Administration IT Specialist salaries - 80 salaries reported$86,394/yr
IRS IT Specialist salaries - 77 salaries reported$89,033/yr
Defense Information Systems Agency IT Specialist salaries - 54 salaries reported$96,395/yr
US Department of Homeland Security IT Specialist salaries - 53 salaries reported$89,909/yr
U.S. Department of Agriculture IT Specialist salaries - 52 salaries reported$90,301/yr
DOD IT Specialist salaries - 47 salaries reported$85,811/yr
Nationwide IT Specialist salaries - 46 salaries reported$90,305/yr
US Department of Defense Information Technology Specialist salaries - 42 salaries reported$86,695/yr
US Geological Survey IT Specialist salaries - 41 salaries reported$88,274/yr
US Air Force Information Technology Specialist salaries - 36 salaries reported$71,485/yr
Google IT Specialist salaries - 36 salaries reported$185,283/yr
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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 $112,332, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $92,830, Financial Services with a median total pay of $92,618, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $92,013, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $88,951.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$112,332

    25% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$92,830

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$92,618

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$92,013

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$88,951

    6% Higher than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for It Specialist are Occidental Petroleum, Chevron, and Southern California Edison.

Occidental PetroleumOccidental Petroleum$122,746/yr
ChevronChevron$121,012/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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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

IT Specialist

United States of America

 | <1 year

$47,000

/yr

$40K | $7K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Information Technology

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$300,800

/yr

$188K | $113K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
IT Specialist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$21

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Information Technology

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$104,500

/yr

$90K | $15K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
IT Generalist

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$46,000

/yr

$45K | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
IT Professional

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Information Technology

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Information Technology

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Leiter IT/ITSM

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday

IT Specialist pay FAQ

The average salary for an IT Specialist is $82,683 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 12085 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an IT Specialist employees in United States.

The highest salary for an IT Specialist in United States is $105,971 per year.

The lowest salary for an IT Specialist in United States is $64,734 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 $5,216.47 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 $51,955.89 to $132,192.54, 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.

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