How much does a System Documentation Specialist I make in the United States? The average System Documentation Specialist I salary in the United States is $59,981 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,314 and $67,780. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

System Documentation Specialist I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile System Documentation Specialist I Salary $49,154 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile System Documentation Specialist I Salary $54,314 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile System Documentation Specialist I Salary $59,981 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile System Documentation Specialist I Salary $67,780 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile System Documentation Specialist I Salary $74,879 US February 26, 2024
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Job Description for System Documentation Specialist I

System Documentation Specialist I develops, prepares, and maintains functional, configuration, and user interface documentation for computer software and hardware products. Produces foundational manuals, release notes, user documentation, and online instructional content. Being a System Documentation Specialist I documents enhancements or changes to a product or process using a standardized style and structure. Researches, reviews, and collects all related technical information to be reflected in the documentation. Additionally, System Documentation Specialist I uses a variety of editing, content management, diagramming, screen capture, and other documentation tools. Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The System Documentation Specialist I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a System Documentation Specialist I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for System Documentation Specialist I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For System Documentation Specialist I, the first career path typically starts with a System Documentation Specialist II position, and then progresses to System Documentation Supervisor.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Specifications Writer.

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System Documentation Specialist I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of System Documentation Specialist I, the highest System Documentation Specialist I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the System Documentation Specialist I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest System Documentation Specialist I salary is in Miami, FL, where the System Documentation Specialist I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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