What are the main factors that influence an IT Specialist's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for IT Specialist?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for IT Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 17% above the market median.

How does experience change An IT Specialist's salary?

An IT Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Information Technology Generalist I (0-2 years)earns $68,160, an IT Specialist (2-4 years)earns $81,680, an Information Technology Generalist III (4-7 years)earns $106,061, an Information Technology Generalist IV (7+ years)earns $130,299, an Information Technology Generalist V (7-10 years)earns $151,609,

What are the highest paying states for an IT Specialist?

IT Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Specialist roles are District of Columbia $89,943, California $89,602, Massachusetts $88,408. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Specialist roles make?

Salaries for IT Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Supervisory IT Specialist: $131,596; IT Solutions Specialist: $127,183; IT Support Specialist: $125,948; IT Network Specialist: $125,771; IT Specialist Senior: $107,253.

IT Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an IT Specialist make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Specialist in Delaware is $82,266 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,508
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,116 to $90,244
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,785

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IT Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,244	$7,520	$1,735	$43
Average	$82,266	$6,856	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$73,116	$6,093	$1,406	$35

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Key Factors That Influence IT Specialist Salaries

An IT 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects IT Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,160
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,680
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,061
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,299
Expert (over 8 years): $151,609

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level IT Specialist	$68,160
IT Specia... Level IT Specialist	$81,680
Informati... Level IT Specialist	$106,061
Informati... Level IT Specialist	$130,299
Informati... Level IT Specialist	$151,609

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How Do IT 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 IT Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,943.
California: $89,602.
Massachusetts: $88,408.

District of Columbia $89,943 California $89,602 Massachusetts $88,408 Washington $88,083 New Jersey $88,050 Alaska $87,937 Connecticut $86,816 New York $86,361

Hawaii $84,907 Rhode Island $84,224 Maryland $83,761 Minnesota $83,127 Colorado $82,884 Illinois $82,803 Oregon $82,494 Delaware $82,266

New Hampshire $82,123 Virginia $81,803 Pennsylvania $80,869 Nevada $80,398 North Dakota $80,244 Michigan $80,000 Wisconsin $79,911 Vermont $79,732

Texas $79,236 Maine $79,204 Arizona $79,155 Ohio $79,098 Georgia $78,351 Indiana $77,977 Wyoming $77,904 Utah $77,790

Iowa $77,742 Kansas $77,352 Louisiana $77,238 North Carolina $77,197 Missouri $77,181 Florida $76,864 Montana $76,694 Nebraska $76,531

Kentucky $76,442 South Carolina $76,117 Tennessee $75,914 Idaho $75,833 New Mexico $75,240 Oklahoma $75,110 Alabama $74,630 South Dakota $73,826

Arkansas $73,387 West Virginia $73,152 Mississippi $72,445

Top Paying Cities for IT 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:

Lincoln: $81,896
Little Creek: $82,495
Magnolia: $82,377

Lincoln, DE $81,896 Little Creek, DE $82,495 Magnolia, DE $82,377 Milford, DE $82,104 Marydel, DE $82,239 Millsboro, DE $81,552 Millville, DE $81,678 Milton, DE $81,820

Nassau, DE $81,879 Ocean View, DE $81,664 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,821 Seaford, DE $81,868 Selbyville, DE $81,529 Smyrna, DE $82,552 Viola, DE $82,172 Woodside, DE $82,393

Bear, DE $82,203 Newark, DE $82,172 Claymont, DE $82,340 Delaware City, DE $82,254 Hockessin, DE $82,165 Kirkwood, DE $82,239 Middletown, DE $82,270 Montchanin, DE $82,184

New Castle, DE $82,196 Odessa, DE $82,311 Port Penn, DE $82,366 Rockland, DE $82,192 Saint Georges, DE $82,244 Townsend, DE $82,371 Winterthur, DE $82,201 Lewes, DE $81,851

Wilmington, DE $82,169 Dover, DE $82,495 Dover Afb, DE $82,061 Bethany Beach, DE $81,578 Bethel, DE $81,663 Bridgeville, DE $81,855 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,263 Cheswold, DE $82,469

Clayton, DE $82,471 Dagsboro, DE $81,521 Delmar, DE $81,391 Ellendale, DE $81,638 Felton, DE $82,097 Fenwick Island, DE $81,539 Frankford, DE $81,397 Frederica, DE $82,179

Georgetown, DE $81,491 Greenwood, DE $81,868 Harbeson, DE $81,578 Harrington, DE $81,993 Hartly, DE $82,249 Houston, DE $81,876 Kenton, DE $82,475 Laurel, DE $81,442

Yorklyn, DE $82,189

IT Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For IT Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 36% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 17% above the average. In contrast, IT Specialist positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view IT Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an IT Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$96,252	$46.0	17%
Biotechnology	$93,784	$45.0	14%
Energy & Utilities	$91,316	$44.0	11%
Insurance	$89,670	$43.0	9%
Aerospace & Defense	$87,202	$42.0	6%

IT Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$73,116

Average $82,266/year

$90,244

$6,093

Average $6,856/month

$7,520

$1,406

Average $1,582/week

$1,735

$35

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,244	$7,520	$1,735	$43
Average	$82,266	$6,856	$1,582	$40
25th Percentile	$73,116	$6,093	$1,406	$35

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