Computer Network Support Specialist Salary
Computer Network Support Specialists earn a median $76,220 a year nationally. Computer and Mathematical Occupations
U.S. median
$76,220
$36.64 per hour
Range
$47,120 – $127,780
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
146,190
across the U.S.
Computer Network Support Specialist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$62,451
per year · effective tax rate 18.1%
$5,204Monthly
$2,602Twice a month
$2,402Every 2 weeks
$30.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,938
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,726
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,105
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$62,451
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,120 | $22.65 | $40,041 |
| 25th percentile | $58,240 | $28.00 | $48,976 |
| Median (50th) | $76,220 | $36.64 | $62,451 |
| 75th percentile | $98,750 | $47.48 | $78,301 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $127,780 | $61.43 | $98,604 |
Best cities for computer network support specialists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $124,130 | $87,181 | $78,952 | 1,080 |
| 2 | Tulsa, OK | $88,540 | $67,679 | $75,862 | 580 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $104,610 | $82,423 | $74,166 | 2,320 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $102,980 | $76,749 | $73,453 | 4,910 |
| 5 | Madison, WI | $90,400 | $69,016 | $70,940 | 460 |
| 6 | Las Vegas, NV | $85,790 | $69,183 | $69,035 | 2,010 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $79,870 | $61,970 | $68,545 | 910 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $81,220 | $64,517 | $67,579 | 1,710 |
| 9 | Indianapolis, IN | $79,910 | $62,719 | $65,540 | 1,730 |
| 10 | Nashville, TN | $76,980 | $62,985 | $65,380 | 910 |
| 11 | Pittsburgh, PA | $78,820 | $61,860 | $65,342 | 780 |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO | $77,040 | $60,344 | $65,207 | 850 |
| 13 | Durham, NC | $81,090 | $63,150 | $64,721 | 470 |
| 14 | San Francisco, CA | $101,600 | $73,766 | $63,804 | 2,370 |
| 15 | Buffalo, NY | $79,020 | $60,750 | $63,385 | 530 |
| 16 | Washington, DC | $92,400 | $68,948 | $63,322 | 5,100 |
| 17 | Providence, RI | $82,560 | $64,432 | $63,309 | 670 |
| 18 | Columbia, SC | $76,560 | $59,253 | $63,263 | 520 |
| 19 | Palm Bay, FL | $76,630 | $62,739 | $62,736 | 660 |
| 20 | Atlanta, GA | $81,720 | $62,702 | $62,665 | 3,110 |
| 21 | Omaha, NE | $72,660 | $57,520 | $62,582 | 710 |
| 22 | Louisville, KY | $73,160 | $57,855 | $62,160 | 660 |
| 23 | Charleston, SC | $81,990 | $62,748 | $62,150 | 690 |
| 24 | St. Louis, MO | $75,060 | $59,044 | $62,094 | 2,080 |
| 25 | Boston, MA | $88,950 | $67,179 | $62,050 | 1,700 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $124,130
- Seattle, WA — $104,610
- Baltimore, MD — $102,980
- San Francisco, CA — $101,600
- Washington, DC — $92,400
- Madison, WI — $90,400
- Boston, MA — $88,950
- Tulsa, OK — $88,540
- New York, NY — $86,930
- Las Vegas, NV — $85,790
- Sacramento, CA — $83,420
- Denver, CO — $82,750
- Providence, RI — $82,560
- Charleston, SC — $81,990
- Atlanta, GA — $81,720
Computer Network Support Specialist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $101,750 | $80,411 | $62,600 – $171,300 | 3,300 |
| Maryland | $96,680 | $72,616 | $52,870 – $170,830 | 8,200 |
| District of Columbia | $91,370 | $68,311 | $67,700 – $151,420 | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $88,650 | $66,983 | $60,980 – $134,250 | 1,980 |
| New Jersey | $87,440 | $66,964 | $50,830 – $136,260 | 3,370 |
| Alaska | $86,110 | $69,408 | $48,410 – $105,540 | 300 |
| Nevada | $85,790 | $69,183 | $51,010 – $109,990 | 2,460 |
| Hawaii | $83,620 | $62,832 | $51,760 – $114,910 | 350 |
| Rhode Island | $82,970 | $64,705 | $59,810 – $129,450 | 620 |
| Colorado | $82,750 | $64,112 | $52,710 – $126,300 | 4,530 |
| Connecticut | $81,890 | $63,511 | $60,080 – $128,940 | 850 |
| Wisconsin | $81,010 | $62,908 | $57,840 – $107,840 | 1,140 |
| California | $79,190 | $60,376 | $50,090 – $148,940 | 13,620 |
| Georgia | $79,180 | $61,046 | $47,910 – $130,080 | 4,440 |
| Oklahoma | $78,740 | $61,226 | $49,740 – $132,240 | 1,940 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,310 | $61,517 | $50,140 – $125,900 | 4,170 |
| Tennessee | $77,640 | $63,450 | $49,190 – $118,380 | 2,660 |
| New York | $77,540 | $59,789 | $48,970 – $128,350 | 7,170 |
| South Carolina | $76,790 | $59,401 | $48,800 – $113,780 | 2,660 |
| Virginia | $76,760 | $59,231 | $47,060 – $127,430 | 5,650 |
| Minnesota | $76,000 | $58,651 | $52,940 – $104,970 | 2,930 |
| Florida | $75,740 | $62,113 | $47,780 – $125,320 | 9,450 |
| North Dakota | $73,550 | $60,397 | $55,590 – $111,490 | 500 |
| Indiana | $73,100 | $58,129 | $45,870 – $120,910 | 5,030 |
| Maine | $72,990 | $56,433 | $44,930 – $89,610 | 680 |
| Missouri | $72,780 | $57,547 | $42,440 – $129,510 | 3,910 |
| Vermont | $72,400 | $57,445 | $52,950 – $97,740 | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $72,330 | $59,714 | $45,760 – $109,310 | 680 |
| Ohio | $70,080 | $56,986 | $45,980 – $122,470 | 7,480 |
| Oregon | $68,900 | $52,102 | $46,320 – $99,660 | 2,660 |
| Arizona | $68,880 | $55,774 | $48,470 – $120,440 | 1,460 |
| Illinois | $68,530 | $53,793 | $47,510 – $104,950 | 6,960 |
| Texas | $66,780 | $55,810 | $45,440 – $110,570 | 9,930 |
| Michigan | $65,900 | $52,581 | $40,250 – $108,250 | 2,470 |
| Nebraska | $65,450 | $52,671 | $44,490 – $108,870 | 1,490 |
| Iowa | $64,600 | $52,283 | $47,330 – $93,760 | 1,920 |
| New Mexico | $64,550 | $52,178 | $46,690 – $124,400 | 1,300 |
| Mississippi | $63,410 | $51,326 | $37,320 – $97,530 | 1,240 |
| Idaho | $63,340 | $50,825 | $46,380 – $100,980 | 780 |
| Alabama | $61,890 | $49,079 | $40,290 – $99,270 | 940 |
| Wyoming | $61,780 | $51,820 | $42,900 – $92,960 | 270 |
| Montana | $61,150 | $49,197 | $49,520 – $93,270 | 890 |
| Delaware | $60,580 | $48,171 | $44,650 – $101,350 | 330 |
| Kansas | $60,060 | $47,887 | $45,570 – $98,350 | 310 |
| Arkansas | $59,460 | $47,850 | $42,340 – $102,450 | 1,470 |
| Louisiana | $58,680 | $47,955 | $41,950 – $89,910 | 1,290 |
| South Dakota | $53,650 | $45,288 | $42,100 – $73,360 | 480 |
| West Virginia | $46,840 | $38,436 | $30,260 – $75,150 | 600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer network support specialist make?
The national median salary for computer network support specialists is $76,220 a year ($36.64 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,120 and the top 10% earn over $127,780. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays computer network support specialists the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $101,750. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many computer network support specialists are there in the U.S.?
About 146,190 people work as computer network support specialists nationwide.
All 58 cities
- Albany, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbia, SC
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Des Moines, IA
- Detroit, MI
- Durham, NC
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jackson, MS
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Little Rock, AR
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Madison, WI
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Palm Bay, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Tulsa, OK
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC