What are the main factors that influence a Collaboration Systems Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Collaboration Systems Specialist's salary?

A Collaboration Systems Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Collaboration Systems Specialist (7+ years)earns $114,719, an Computer Support Operations Shift Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,673, an Computer Support Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $109,447, a Computer Operations/Production Manager (7+ years)earns $142,231, a Computer Operations/Production Director (7+ years)earns $205,966,

What are the highest paying states for a Collaboration Systems Specialist?

Collaboration Systems Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Collaboration Systems Specialist roles are District of Columbia $127,100, California $126,600, Massachusetts $124,900. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Collaboration Systems Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Collaboration Systems Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Collaboration Manager: $137,336; Collaboration Engineer: $136,890; Systems Administrator - Specialist: $129,130; Technical Messaging , Conferencing and Collaboration Specialist: $114,790; Groupware Specialist: $114,719.

How do different companies affect a Collaboration Systems Specialist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Collaboration Systems Specialist roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Collaboration Systems Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Collaboration Systems Specialist make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collaboration Systems Specialist in the United States is $114,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Collaboration Systems Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,063
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,200 to $127,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,728

10% $90,728

50% (Median) $114,800

90% $139,063

Collaboration Systems Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,500	$10,625	$2,452	$61
Average	$114,800	$9,567	$2,208	$55
25th Percentile	$102,200	$8,517	$1,965	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Collaboration Systems Specialist Salaries

A Collaboration Systems Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Collaboration Systems Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Collaboration Systems Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Collaboration Systems Specialist (7+ years): $114,719
Computer Support Operations Shift Supervisor (7+ years): $91,673
Computer Support Operations Supervisor (7+ years): $109,447
Computer Operations/Production Manager (7+ years): $142,231
Computer Operations/Production Director (7+ years): $205,966

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Collaboration Systems Specialist	7+ years	$114,719
Computer Support Operations Shift Supervisor	7+ years	$91,673
Computer Support Operations Supervisor	7+ years	$109,447
Computer Operations/Production Manager	7+ years	$142,231
Computer Operations/Production Director	7+ years	$205,966

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How Do Collaboration Systems Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Collaboration Systems Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $127,100.
California: $126,600.
Massachusetts: $124,900.

District of Columbia $127,100 California $126,600 Massachusetts $124,900 Washington $124,400 New Jersey $124,400 Alaska $124,200 Connecticut $122,700 New York $122,000

Hawaii $120,000 Rhode Island $119,000 Maryland $118,300 Minnesota $117,400 Colorado $117,100 Illinois $117,000 Oregon $116,500 Delaware $116,200

New Hampshire $116,000 Virginia $115,600 Pennsylvania $114,300 Nevada $113,600 North Dakota $113,400 Michigan $113,000 Wisconsin $112,900 Vermont $112,600

Maine $111,900 Texas $111,900 Arizona $111,800 Ohio $111,800 Georgia $110,700 Indiana $110,200 Wyoming $110,100 Utah $109,900

Iowa $109,800 Kansas $109,300 Louisiana $109,100 North Carolina $109,100 Missouri $109,000 Florida $108,600 Montana $108,400 Nebraska $108,100

Kentucky $108,000 South Carolina $107,500 Tennessee $107,300 Idaho $107,100 New Mexico $106,300 Oklahoma $106,100 Alabama $105,400 South Dakota $104,300

Arkansas $103,700 West Virginia $103,400 Mississippi $102,400

Top Paying Cities for Collaboration Systems Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $144,700
San Francisco: $143,200
Oakland: $140,100

San Jose, CA $144,700

San Francisco, CA $143,200

Oakland, CA $140,100

New York, NY $132,100

Paramus, NJ $130,500

Queens Village, NY $130,500

Passaic, NJ $130,400

Bergenfield, NJ $130,400

Stamford, CT $130,200

Huntington, NY $130,100

Newark, NJ $129,300

Bridgeport, CT $129,000

Vallejo, CA $128,800

New Brunswick, NJ $128,700

Petaluma, CA $128,700

Middlesex, NJ $128,500

Somerset, NJ $128,400

Santa Cruz, CA $128,200

Boston, MA $127,500

Monterey, CA $127,100

Seattle, WA $126,900

Santa Rosa, CA $126,800

Los Angeles, CA $126,800

Juneau, AK $126,500

Washington, DC $126,400

Orange, CA $126,000

Santa Ana, CA $125,700

Long Beach, CA $125,600

Anchorage, AK $125,500

Anaheim, CA $125,500

Santa Maria, CA $125,100

Everett, WA $125,100

Danbury, CT $124,700

Bremerton, WA $124,500

Tacoma, WA $124,100

New Suffolk, NY $124,100

Sacramento, CA $124,100

Santa Barbara, CA $124,000

Trenton, NJ $123,800

San Diego, CA $123,800

Brockton, MA $123,700

Fairbanks, AK $123,400

Lompoc, CA $123,100

Lowell, MA $123,100

Ventura, CA $123,000

Nashua, NH $123,000

Stockton, CA $123,000

Modesto, CA $122,200

Poughkeepsie, NY $121,900

Kennewick, WA $121,700

Olympia, WA $121,700

New Haven, CT $121,600

Lawrence, MA $121,200

Hartford, CT $121,100

Riverside, CA $121,100

New Bedford, MA $121,000

Richland, WA $121,000

Atlantic City, NJ $120,800

New Britain, CT $120,800

San Bernardino, CA $120,800

Bakersfield, CA $120,800

New London, CT $120,700

Norwich, CT $120,700

Portsmouth, NH $120,700

Boulder, CO $120,400

Portland, OR $120,300

Worcester, MA $120,200

Minneapolis, MN $119,900

Philadelphia, PA $119,700

Honolulu, HI $119,300

Saint Paul, MN $119,300

Vineland, NJ $119,300

Providence, RI $118,900

Chicago, IL $118,600

Bellingham, WA $118,500

Springfield, MA $118,400

Baltimore, MD $118,300

Chico, CA $118,000

Pittsfield, MA $117,700

Manchester, NH $117,500

Spokane, WA $117,000

Denver, CO $117,000

Albany, NY $116,500

Troy, NY $116,400

Nassau, NY $116,300

Schenectady, NY $116,200

Wilmington, DE $116,100

Salem, OR $115,900

Burlington, VT $115,900

Portland, ME $115,500

Yakima, WA $115,400

Rochester, MN $115,100

Reno, NV $115,000

Fresno, CA $115,000

Milwaukee, WI $114,900

Detroit, MI $114,800

Ann Arbor, MI $114,800

Allentown, PA $114,700

Colorado Springs, CO $114,600

Syracuse, NY $114,500

Carson City, NV $114,500

Houston, TX $114,300

Eugene, OR $114,300

Gary, IN $114,100

Springfield, OR $114,000

Bismarck, ND $114,000

Galveston, TX $113,900

Medford, OR $113,800

Fort Collins, CO $113,700

Concord, NH $113,700

Austin, TX $113,600

Mesa, AZ $113,400

Reading, PA $113,400

Phoenix, AZ $113,400

Dallas, TX $113,300

Saint Cloud, MN $113,200

Madison, WI $113,100

Utica, NY $112,800

Rochester, NY $112,600

Des Moines, IA $112,600

Raleigh, NC $112,600

Atlanta, GA $112,400

Battle Creek, MI $112,300

Salt Lake City, UT $112,300

Lancaster, PA $112,100

Harrisburg, PA $112,000

Kansas City, MO $111,900

Kansas City, KS $111,800

Champaign, IL $111,800

Fort Worth, TX $111,800

Columbus, OH $111,800

Boca Raton, FL $111,800

Pittsburgh, PA $111,700

Richmond, VA $111,700

Indianapolis, IN $111,700

Cleveland, OH $111,700

Cincinnati, OH $111,500

Las Vegas, NV $111,500

Petersburg, VA $111,400

Huntsville, AL $111,200

Lansing, MI $111,100

Lebanon, PA $111,100

Pueblo, CO $111,100

Dayton, OH $111,000

Appleton, WI $111,000

Buffalo, NY $111,000

Saint Louis, MO $110,900

Racine, WI $110,900

Charlotte, NC $110,900

Billings, MT $110,800

York, PA $110,800

Elkhart, IN $110,800

Gastonia, NC $110,800

Lorain, OH $110,700

Benton Harbor, MI $110,700

Beaumont, TX $110,700

Toledo, OH $110,700

Rock Hill, SC $110,600

Binghamton, NY $110,600

Rockford, IL $110,500

Springfield, IL $110,500

Elyria, OH $110,500

Fargo, ND $110,500

Flagstaff, AZ $110,400

Fort Lauderdale, FL $110,300

Duluth, MN $110,300

Miami, FL $110,300

Cheyenne, WY $110,200

Grand Forks, ND $110,200

Bangor, ME $109,900

Cedar Rapids, IA $109,800

Durham, NC $109,800

Louisville, KY $109,800

Grand Rapids, MI $109,700

Hialeah, FL $109,700

Casper, WY $109,600

Virginia Beach, VA $109,400

New Orleans, LA $109,400

Scranton, PA $109,400

Akron, OH $109,300

Peoria, IL $109,200

Sarasota, FL $109,100

Nashville, TN $109,100

Omaha, NE $109,100

Green Bay, WI $109,100

Baton Rouge, LA $109,000

Charleston, SC $109,000

Tucson, AZ $108,900

Davenport, IA $108,900

Jamestown, NY $108,900

Saint Petersburg, FL $108,800

Tampa, FL $108,800

Evansville, IN $108,700

Port Arthur, TX $108,700

Bradenton, FL $108,700

Santa Fe, NM $108,500

Orlando, FL $108,300

Clearwater, FL $108,200

La Crosse, WI $108,000

Canton, OH $108,000

Albuquerque, NM $107,900

Newport News, VA $107,900

High Point, NC $107,900

Ogden, UT $107,800

Corpus Christi, TX $107,700

Norfolk, VA $107,700

Laramie, WY $107,700

Jacksonville, FL $107,600

Rock Island, IL $107,600

Saginaw, MI $107,600

Salisbury, NC $107,500

Boise, ID $107,500

Moline, IL $107,400

Fort Myers, FL $107,400

Memphis, TN $107,400

Tulsa, OK $107,300

Waterloo, IA $107,300

Spartanburg, SC $107,200

Lincoln, NE $107,100

Fort Wayne, IN $107,100

Provo, UT $107,100

Cedar Falls, IA $106,900

San Antonio, TX $106,900

Greensboro, NC $106,800

South Bend, IN $106,800

Savannah, GA $106,700

Winston Salem, NC $106,600

Birmingham, AL $106,600

Muskegon, MI $106,600

Lake Charles, LA $106,300

Anderson, IN $106,300

Lexington, KY $106,200

Augusta, GA $106,200

Greenville, SC $106,200

Lima, OH $106,100

Wichita, KS $106,100

Tuscaloosa, AL $106,100

Springfield, OH $106,000

Columbia, SC $106,000

Asheville, NC $105,800

Bloomington, IN $105,700

Knoxville, TN $105,300

Shreveport, LA $105,300

Wilmington, NC $105,100

Roanoke, VA $105,100

Topeka, KS $104,900

Frankfort, KY $104,900

Melbourne, FL $104,800

Longview, TX $104,800

Chillicothe, OH $104,800

Oklahoma City, OK $104,800

Sioux Falls, SD $104,600

Mobile, AL $104,600

Terre Haute, IN $104,500

Altoona, PA $104,500

Amarillo, TX $104,400

Killeen, TX $104,400

Fayetteville, AR $104,300

Chattanooga, TN $104,200

Sioux City, IA $104,100

Idaho Falls, ID $104,100

Lynchburg, VA $104,000

Gainesville, FL $103,900

Portsmouth, OH $103,800

Little Rock, AR $103,800

Daytona Beach, FL $103,700

Clarksville, TN $103,700

Lafayette, LA $103,700

Youngstown, OH $103,700

Pensacola, FL $103,600

Temple, TX $103,600

Hopkinsville, KY $103,300

Erie, PA $103,300

Florence, SC $103,200

Charleston, WV $103,000

Great Falls, MT $103,000

Waco, TX $102,800

Fayetteville, NC $102,800

Tallahassee, FL $102,800

Macon, GA $102,800

Helena, MT $102,700

Pine Bluff, AR $102,600

Vincennes, IN $102,500

Lubbock, TX $102,500

Alamogordo, NM $102,400

Twin Falls, ID $102,300

Rapid City, SD $102,300

Greenville, MS $102,000

Jackson, MS $102,000

Huntington, WV $102,000

Parkersburg, WV $101,900

Montgomery, AL $101,900

Wichita Falls, TX $101,800

Springfield, MO $101,800

Biloxi, MS $101,700

Monroe, LA $101,600

Columbus, GA $101,500

Sumter, SC $101,500

Johnstown, PA $101,500

Pascagoula, MS $101,300

Abilene, TX $101,300

Kingsport, TN $101,000

Albany, GA $101,000

Gulfport, MS $100,900

Alexandria, LA $100,500

Fort Smith, AR $100,300

El Paso, TX $99,900

Las Cruces, NM $99,400

Harlingen, TX $99,100

Pocatello, ID $99,100

Florence, AL $99,000

Brownsville, TX $98,900

Mcallen, TX $98,700

Dothan, AL $98,500

Columbus, MS $97,900

Altus, OK $97,300

Lawton, OK $97,100

Pierre, SD $96,700

Collaboration Systems Specialist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Collaboration Systems Specialist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $128,294. While startup companies pay approximate $108,523.

Collaboration Systems Specialist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$108,523
Growth Stage	51~500	$114,774
Established	501~5000	$123,884
Enterprise	5000+	$128,294

Collaboration Systems Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Collaboration Systems Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Collaboration Systems Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Collaboration Systems Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Collaboration Systems Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$137,760	$66.0	20%

How Education impacts a Collaboration Systems Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Collaboration Systems Specialists enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Collaboration Systems Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $107,019 and $113,331).

Collaboration Systems Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

$115,400
$114,200
$113,000
$111,800
$110,700
$109,500
$108,300
$107,100

Typical Education for Collaboration Systems Specialist
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	20.0%
High School	20.0%
Associates	40.0%
Bachelors	40.0%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Collaboration Systems Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collaboration Systems Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$102,200

Average $114,800/year

$127,500

$8,517

Average $9,567/month

$10,625

$1,965

Average $2,208/week

$2,452

$49

Average $55/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,500	$10,625	$2,452	$61
Average	$114,800	$9,567	$2,208	$55
25th Percentile	$102,200	$8,517	$1,965	$49

Collaboration Systems Specialist Salary Growth & Career Path

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Computer Support Operations Shift Supervisor Computer Operations/Production Director

For a Collaboration Systems Specialist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Computer Support Operations Shift Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $91,700 - a projected growth of -20% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Collaboration Systems Specialist

Salaries for a Collaboration Systems Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $115,206 in 2023 to around $115,357 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Collaboration Systems Specialist salary trends, .

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2024	$116,030
2025	$115,357
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Most common benefits for Collaboration Systems Specialist

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Common company salaries for Collaboration Systems Specialist

Here are companies hiring for Collaboration Systems Specialist and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Collaboration Systems Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Collaboration Systems Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Collaboration Systems Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. Is employee relations above HR?

Employee relations (ER) is often considered a subset of Human Resources (HR) responsibilities. While some organizations have dedicated ER staff, others integrate these functions within their HR departments. The salary for a Collaboration Systems Specialist in this field ranges from $102,200 to $127,100, with a midpoint of $113,300, reflecting the importance of both roles in fostering a positive workplace.

3. Do partnerships pay salaries?

In a partnership, partners typically share profits and losses. While they may not receive a traditional salary, some partners can earn a salary for their contributions. For example, a Collaboration Systems Specialist might earn between $102,200 and $127,100, depending on their role and experience, in addition to their share of the partnership profits.

4. What is the role of a systems specialist?

A Collaboration Systems Specialist provides technical support by identifying, investigating, and resolving user issues with computer software and hardware, particularly related to the organization's networks and systems. This role requires expertise in software, hardware, and procedures to effectively solve problems. The salary range for this position is between $102,200 and $127,100, with a midpoint of $113,300.

5. What is the highest salary of coordinator?

The highest salary for a Collaboration Systems Specialist is $127,100 annually. This role offers a competitive salary range, with a minimum of $102,200 and a midpoint of $113,300, reflecting the value of expertise in collaboration systems.

6. How much do specialists make in the US?

Collaboration Systems Specialists in the United States earn between $102,200 and $127,100, with a median salary of $113,300. This reflects a significant difference compared to general specialists, whose salaries range from approximately $43,159 to $58,339, highlighting the specialized nature and demand for this role.

7. What is the highest paying specialist?

The highest paying specialist is the Neurosurgeon, earning an average of $604,582. In comparison, a Collaboration Systems Specialist has a salary range with a minimum of $102,200, a mid-level salary of $113,300, and a maximum of $127,100. To become a neurosurgeon, one must complete an accredited medical degree and gain clinical experience for two to three years.

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