It Specialist II Salary in the United States

How much does an It Specialist II make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Specialist II in the United States is $79,617 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,835
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,744 to $87,059
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,756
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It Specialist II Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $87,059 $7,255 $1,674 $42
Average $79,617 $6,635 $1,531 $38
25th Percentile $69,744 $5,812 $1,341 $34
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Key Factors That Influence It Specialist II Salaries

An It Specialist II'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 It Specialist II Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It Specialist II'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): $78,657
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $80,535
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,797
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,147
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,380
Levels Salary
Entry Level It Specialist II$78,657
Intermediate Level It Specialist II$80,535
Senior Level It Specialist II$83,797
Specialist Level It Specialist II$84,147
Expert Level It Specialist II$84,380
$78,657 0 yr
$80,535 < 2 yrs
$83,797 2-4 yrs
$84,147 5-8 yrs
$84,380 > 8 yrs
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How Do It Specialist II 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 Specialist IIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,152.
  • California: $87,817.
  • Massachusetts: $86,647.

Top Paying Cities for It Specialist IIs

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: $100,421
  • San Francisco: $99,433
  • Oakland: $97,228

What Skills Can Increase an It Specialist II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 9.52% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • IT Support (Mentioned in 3.17% Job Postings): Assisting with managing, maintaining, and repairing business technology to ensure all IT functions work seamlessly.
  • Computer Hardware (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Maintaining, configuring, and setting up computer hardware to increase business efficiency and staff productivity.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 9.52%
IT Support 3.17%
Computer Hardware 2.25%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an It Specialist II's salary.
  • Emerging Technology: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Test Automation: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Emerging Technology
$89,967
13%
Test Automation
$85,986
8%
Leadership
$85,986
8%
Innovation
$85,190
7%
Collaboration
$85,190
7%
Consulting
$84,394
6%
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How Education impacts an It Specialist II's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many It Specialist IIs enter the field with a Bachelor'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 an It Specialist II with a Bachelor's Degree is between $81,356 and $86,059).

It Specialist II Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for It Specialist II
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.9%
High School 16.7%
Associates 17.7%
Bachelors 51.2%
Masters 11.0%
Doctorate 0.5%
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It Specialist II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It Specialist II'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for It Specialist II

Salaries for an It Specialist II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,081 in 2023 to around $76,225 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of It Specialist II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of It Specialist II Over Time

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2023
$78,081
2024
$77,230
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$76,225
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2023 $78,081
2024 $77,230
2025 $76,225
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