As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Storage Management Specialist I in the United States is $81,595. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,909 to $95,959, with most professionals earning between $65,001 and $109,036.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $95,959 | $7,997 | $1,845 | $46 |
| Average | $81,595 | $6,800 | $1,569 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,909 | $6,076 | $1,402 | $35 |
An entry-level Storage Management Specialist I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $82,271. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $83,448. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $86,949. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $87,649, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $88,116.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Storage Management Specialist I | $82,271 |
| Intermediate Level Storage Management Specialist I | $83,448 |
| Senior Level Storage Management Specialist I | $86,949 |
| Specialist Level Storage Management Specialist I | $87,649 |
| Expert Level Storage Management Specialist I | $88,116 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 7% |
| Top Level | 7% |
| Experienced | 8% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of January 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Storage Management Specialist I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $69,198 in 2023 to approximately $69,484 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Storage Management Specialist I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $81,595 | 70.2% | ||
| Bonus | $350 | 0.3% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,269 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,442 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $1,639 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 7.2% | ||
| Pension | $4,425 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $10,086 | 8.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $116,158 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Storage Management Specialist I is $81,595. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Storage Management Specialist I is $39; the average weekly pay of Storage Management Specialist I is $1,569; the average monthly pay of Storage Management Specialist I is $6,800.
A Storage Management Specialist I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Storage Management Specialist I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Storage Management Specialist I is $102,402.
The highest pay for Storage Management Specialist I is $109,036.
The lowest pay for Storage Management Specialist I is $65,001.
Storage Management Specialist I supports the organization's storage systems with capacity planning, allocation, monitoring, and actions to optimize the storage systems. Plans, configures, troubleshoots, and implements storage systems hardware, software and procedures. Being a Storage Management Specialist I maintains efficient and reliable backup and recovery procedures. Experienced with operating systems and Storage Area Networks (SAN) and backup solutions. Additionally, Storage Management Specialist I generates reports on storage usage. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Storage Management Specialist I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Storage Management Specialist I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
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