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

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

How does experience change An IT Support Engineer's salary?

An IT Support Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Technical Support Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $68,338, a IT Support Engineer (2-4 years)earns $82,080, a Technical Support Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $108,386, a Technical Support Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,036, a Technical Support Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $154,974,

What are the highest paying states for an IT Support Engineer?

IT Support Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for IT Support Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,304, California $87,969, Massachusetts $86,796. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of IT Support Engineer roles make?

Salaries for IT Support Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Technical Support Engineer V: $150,633; Manager, IT - IT Support: $123,294; Technical Support Engineer IV: $122,506; Technical Support Engineer III: $105,350; IT User Support: $80,101.

IT Support Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an IT Support Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an IT Support Engineer in Rhode Island is $82,689 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,510
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,345 to $90,970
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,748

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IT Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,970	$7,581	$1,749	$44
Average	$82,689	$6,891	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$74,345	$6,195	$1,430	$36

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Key Factors That Influence IT Support Engineer Salaries

An IT Support Engineer'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 Support Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an IT Support Engineer'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): $68,338
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,080
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,386
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,036
Expert (over 8 years): $154,974

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$68,338
IT Suppor... Level IT Support Engineer	$82,080
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$108,386
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$126,036
Technical... Level IT Support Engineer	$154,974

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

District of Columbia: $88,304.
California: $87,969.
Massachusetts: $86,796.

District of Columbia $88,304 California $87,969 Massachusetts $86,796 Washington $86,477 New Jersey $86,445 Alaska $86,334 Connecticut $85,233 New York $84,786

Hawaii $83,359 Rhode Island $82,689 Maryland $82,234 Minnesota $81,612 Colorado $81,373 Illinois $81,293 Oregon $80,990 Delaware $80,767

New Hampshire $80,627 Virginia $80,312 Pennsylvania $79,395 Nevada $78,933 North Dakota $78,781 Michigan $78,542 Wisconsin $78,454 Vermont $78,279

Texas $77,792 Maine $77,760 Arizona $77,712 Ohio $77,656 Georgia $76,923 Indiana $76,556 Wyoming $76,484 Utah $76,372

Iowa $76,325 Kansas $75,942 Louisiana $75,830 North Carolina $75,790 Missouri $75,774 Florida $75,463 Montana $75,296 Nebraska $75,136

Kentucky $75,049 South Carolina $74,729 Tennessee $74,530 Idaho $74,450 New Mexico $73,868 Oklahoma $73,741 Alabama $73,270 South Dakota $72,480

Arkansas $72,050 West Virginia $71,818 Mississippi $71,125

Top Paying Cities for IT Support Engineers

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:

Adamsville: $83,723
Albion: $83,015
Ashaway: $83,564

Adamsville, RI $83,723 Albion, RI $83,015 Ashaway, RI $83,564 Barrington, RI $82,797 Block Island, RI $83,258 Bradford, RI $83,514 Bristol, RI $83,116 Carolina, RI $83,376

Charlestown, RI $83,406 Chepachet, RI $83,240 Clayville, RI $83,008 Coventry, RI $83,012 West Greenwich, RI $83,241 East Greenwich, RI $82,956 Exeter, RI $83,218 Fiskeville, RI $82,795

Forestdale, RI $83,433 Foster, RI $83,196 Glendale, RI $83,439 Greene, RI $83,305 Greenville, RI $82,827 Harmony, RI $82,934 Harrisville, RI $83,404 Hope, RI $82,847

Hope Valley, RI $83,490 Hopkinton, RI $83,601 Jamestown, RI $83,321 Kenyon, RI $83,365 Little Compton, RI $83,710 Manville, RI $83,124 Mapleville, RI $83,256 Newport, RI $83,405

Middletown, RI $83,442 North Kingstown, RI $83,099 North Scituate, RI $82,935 Oakland, RI $83,346 Pascoag, RI $83,459 Pawtucket, RI $82,673 Central Falls, RI $82,710 Cumberland, RI $83,179

Lincoln, RI $82,793 Portsmouth, RI $83,396 Prudence Island, RI $83,225 Rockville, RI $83,588 Saunderstown, RI $83,271 Shannock, RI $83,370 Slatersville, RI $83,434 Slocum, RI $83,269

Tiverton, RI $83,650 Wakefield, RI $83,342 Kingston, RI $83,310 Narragansett, RI $83,365 Peace Dale, RI $83,332 Warren, RI $83,010 Warwick, RI $82,779 Westerly, RI $83,584

West Kingston, RI $83,337 West Warwick, RI $82,880 Wood River Junction, RI $83,455 Woonsocket, RI $83,438 North Smithfield, RI $83,248 Wyoming, RI $83,370 Providence, RI $82,649 Cranston, RI $82,660

North Providence, RI $82,670 East Providence, RI $82,655 Riverside, RI $82,681 Rumford, RI $82,669 Smithfield, RI $82,836 Johnston, RI $82,698

IT Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an IT Support Engineer'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.

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$74,345

Average $82,689/year

$90,970

$6,195

Average $6,891/month

$7,581

$1,430

Average $1,590/week

$1,749

$36

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,970	$7,581	$1,749	$44
Average	$82,689	$6,891	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$74,345	$6,195	$1,430	$36

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