What are the main factors that influence a Software Support Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Software Support Specialist's salary?

A Software Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Assurance Tester II (1-3 years)earns $52,437, a Software Quality Assurance Tester III (3-5 years)earns $62,558, a Software Support Specialist (5-7 years)earns $70,308, a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $116,631, a Software Quality Assurance Manager (7+ years)earns $133,105,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Support Specialist?

Software Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $78,439, California $78,142, Massachusetts $77,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Support Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Software Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,497; Manager of Software Technical Support: $127,290; Software Engineering Support Manager: $127,290; Software Support Manager: $127,283; Software Support Engineer III: $113,151.

Software Support Specialist Salary in Nevada

How much does a Software Support Specialist make in Nevada?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Support Specialist in Nevada is $70,115 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,883
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,329 to $74,181
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,792

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Software Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,181	$6,182	$1,427	$36
Average	$70,115	$5,843	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$67,329	$5,611	$1,295	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Software Support Specialist Salaries

A Software Support 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 Software Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Support 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): $52,437
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,558
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,308
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,631
Expert (over 8 years): $133,105

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$52,437
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$62,558
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$70,308
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$116,631
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$133,105

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

District of Columbia: $78,439.
California: $78,142.
Massachusetts: $77,100.

District of Columbia $78,439 California $78,142 Massachusetts $77,100 Washington $76,817 New Jersey $76,788 Alaska $76,689 Connecticut $75,712 New York $75,315

Hawaii $74,047 Rhode Island $73,452 Maryland $73,048 Minnesota $72,495 Colorado $72,283 Illinois $72,212 Oregon $71,943 Delaware $71,744

New Hampshire $71,620 Virginia $71,341 Pennsylvania $70,526 Nevada $70,115 North Dakota $69,980 Michigan $69,768 Wisconsin $69,690 Vermont $69,534

Texas $69,102 Maine $69,073 Arizona $69,031 Ohio $68,981 Georgia $68,330 Indiana $68,004 Wyoming $67,940 Utah $67,841

Iowa $67,798 Kansas $67,458 Louisiana $67,359 North Carolina $67,324 Missouri $67,309 Florida $67,033 Montana $66,884 Nebraska $66,743

Kentucky $66,665 South Carolina $66,381 Tennessee $66,204 Idaho $66,133 New Mexico $65,616 Oklahoma $65,503 Alabama $65,085 South Dakota $64,384

Arkansas $64,001 West Virginia $63,796 Mississippi $63,179

Top Paying Cities for Software Support 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:

The Lakes: $68,840
Alamo: $70,842
Henderson: $68,854

The Lakes, NV $68,840 Alamo, NV $70,842 Henderson, NV $68,854 Beatty, NV $70,923 Blue Diamond, NV $68,934 Boulder City, NV $69,021 Bunkerville, NV $70,468 Caliente, NV $70,617

Dyer, NV $70,862 Goldfield, NV $70,829 Hiko, NV $70,689 Indian Springs, NV $69,806 Jean, NV $69,468 Amargosa Valley, NV $70,906 Logandale, NV $70,398 Manhattan, NV $70,952

Mercury, NV $70,704 Mesquite, NV $70,877 Moapa, NV $69,841 Laughlin, NV $70,595 North Las Vegas, NV $68,840 Coyote Springs, NV $70,327 Cal Nev Ari, NV $70,295 Overton, NV $69,647

Pahrump, NV $70,422 Panaca, NV $70,544 Pioche, NV $70,554 Round Mountain, NV $70,857 Searchlight, NV $69,966 Silverpeak, NV $71,077 Tonopah, NV $70,854 Sloan, NV $68,879

Las Vegas, NV $68,840 Nellis Afb, NV $68,840 Ely, NV $70,838 Austin, NV $70,795 Baker, NV $70,534 Duckwater, NV $70,893 Eureka, NV $70,835 Lund, NV $70,831

Mc Gill, NV $70,933 Ruth, NV $71,089 Crystal Bay, NV $71,768 Dayton, NV $70,870 Denio, NV $70,665 Empire, NV $70,844 Fallon, NV $70,966 Fernley, NV $71,017

Gabbs, NV $70,858 Gardnerville, NV $71,030 Genoa, NV $70,906 Gerlach, NV $70,875 Glenbrook, NV $70,976 Golconda, NV $70,824 Hawthorne, NV $70,974 Imlay, NV $70,872

Lovelock, NV $70,966 Luning, NV $70,986 Mc Dermitt, NV $70,626 Mina, NV $70,843 Minden, NV $70,850 Nixon, NV $70,870 Orovada, NV $70,719 Paradise Valley, NV $70,808

Schurz, NV $70,901 Silver City, NV $70,745 Silver Springs, NV $70,998 Smith, NV $70,954 Sparks, NV $70,987 Sun Valley, NV $70,990 Valmy, NV $70,957 Verdi, NV $71,102

Virginia City, NV $70,784 Wadsworth, NV $70,959 Wellington, NV $70,964 Winnemucca, NV $70,910 Yerington, NV $70,940 Zephyr Cove, NV $71,048 Stateline, NV $71,077 Incline Village, NV $71,181

Reno, NV $70,986 Carson City, NV $70,675 Washoe Valley, NV $70,729 Elko, NV $70,990 Spring Creek, NV $70,992 Battle Mountain, NV $70,894 Crescent Valley, NV $70,868 Carlin, NV $70,947

Deeth, NV $70,842 Halleck, NV $70,842 Jackpot, NV $70,264 Jarbidge, NV $70,420 Lamoille, NV $70,884 Montello, NV $70,418 Mountain City, NV $70,621 Owyhee, NV $70,431

Ruby Valley, NV $70,814 Tuscarora, NV $70,762 Wells, NV $70,755 West Wendover, NV $70,818

Software Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Support 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 June 01, 2026

$67,329

Average $70,115/year

$74,181

$5,611

Average $5,843/month

$6,182

$1,295

Average $1,348/week

$1,427

$32

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,181	$6,182	$1,427	$36
Average	$70,115	$5,843	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$67,329	$5,611	$1,295	$32

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