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IT Support Specialist Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$80,950/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.92/hr
▲ 31% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
3,140
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,657 #1 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in District of Columbia, explained

It support specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $80,950 per year ($38.92 per hour), which is 31% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $59,980, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $120,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $80,950 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $80,950 is worth about $73,657 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,980
$28.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,950
$38.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$120,840
$58.10/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $80,950 $73,657
Virginia $65,040 $64,330 +$15,910
Maryland $64,750 $61,691 +$16,200

IT Support Specialist in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in District of Columbia?

It support specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $80,950 per year ($38.92 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay IT support specialists well?

At $80,950, District of Columbia pays 31% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 3,140 work in the state.

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