How much does an IT Specialist make?

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.