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IT Support Specialist Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$72,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.89/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
39,100
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,234 #10 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in New York, explained

It support specialists in New York earn a median of $72,560 per year ($34.89 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $46,620, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $109,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $72,560 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $72,560 is worth about $67,234 in national buying power — ranking New York #10 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,620
$22.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$72,560
$34.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,340
$52.57/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $72,560 $67,234
Massachusetts $75,070 $70,983 −$2,510
Connecticut $70,210 $67,764 +$2,350
New Jersey $64,470 $59,253 +$8,090
Vermont $63,030 $64,344 +$9,530
Pennsylvania $58,670 $60,130 +$13,890

IT Support Specialist in New York: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in New York?

It support specialists in New York earn a median of $72,560 per year ($34.89 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does New York pay IT support specialists well?

At $72,560, New York pays 17% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 39,100 work in the state.

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