How much does a Computer Specialist make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer Specialist in the United States is $68,449. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,874 to $81,694, with most professionals earning between $48,246 and $93,752.

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Computer Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Computer Specialist Salary $48,246 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Computer Specialist Salary $57,874 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Computer Specialist Salary $68,449 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Computer Specialist Salary $81,694 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Computer Specialist Salary $93,752 US April 01, 2025
25% $57,874 10% $48,246 90% $93,752 75% $81,694 $68,449 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Computer Specialist ?

An IT Specialist, computer professional, or an IT professional may be: a person working in the field of information technology; a person who has undergone training in a computer-field-related colleges, universities and computer institutes; or a person who has proven extensive knowledge in the area of computing....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Computer Specialist ranges from $57,874 to $81,694 with the average base salary of $68,449. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,646 to $83,324 with the average total cash compensation of $69,894.

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