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IT Support Specialist Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$79,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.25/hr
▲ 29% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
74,490
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$71,866 #2 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in California, explained

It support specialists in California earn a median of $79,570 per year ($38.25 per hour), which is 29% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $52,270, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $122,750. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $79,570 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $79,570 is worth about $71,866 in national buying power — ranking California #2 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,270
$25.13/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,570
$38.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,750
$59.01/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $79,570 $71,866
Oregon $62,840 $60,797 +$16,730
Arizona $61,410 $60,997 +$18,160
Nevada $57,870 $57,882 +$21,700

IT Support Specialist in California: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in California?

It support specialists in California earn a median of $79,570 per year ($38.25 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does California pay IT support specialists well?

At $79,570, California pays 29% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 74,490 work in the state.

IT Support Specialist salary in other states

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