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IT Support Specialist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$59,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.78/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
26,060
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,885 #38 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Illinois, explained

It support specialists in Illinois earn a median of $59,860 per year ($28.78 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $40,440, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $96,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $59,860 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $59,860 is worth about $59,885 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #38 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$40,440
$19.44/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,860
$28.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,040
$46.17/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $59,860 $59,885
Missouri $59,770 $65,814 +$90
Wisconsin $58,810 $62,501 +$1,050
Iowa $58,810 $67,011 +$1,050
Kentucky $57,850 $64,164 +$2,010
Indiana $56,510 $60,549 +$3,350

IT Support Specialist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Illinois?

It support specialists in Illinois earn a median of $59,860 per year ($28.78 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Illinois pay IT support specialists well?

At $59,860, Illinois pays 3% below the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 26,060 work in the state.

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