IT Generalist Salary in Albany, New York

How much does an IT Generalist make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IT Generalist in Albany, NY is $88,591. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,082 to $97,797, with most professionals earning between $72,334 and $106,178.

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Supports the company's ISO quality system by assisting in the development of quality system documentation and follows internal processes to ensure proper conformance to established policies.

February 09, 2023

Participate in application troubleshooting and incident problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams.

October 05, 2022

Respond to issues, research the appropriate remedial actions, and document the issue, action, and outcome.

November 27, 2022

Provide sourcing expertise for hard-to-fill positions (this is Silicon Slopes, so most positions are hard to fill).

December 19, 2022

Understanding of network technology to include hardware, cabling, protocols, and integration of systems into a Microsoft Windows network environment.

February 22, 2023

Demonstrated experience or skills in providing end-user support and technical advice and guidance to colleagues.

March 19, 2023

Install/upgrade/configure/repair software (operating systems & applications).

April 04, 2023

Manage typical office endpoints like printers, laptops, Apple TV's, A/V equipment, security cameras, etc.

April 07, 2023

Assist with the creation, implementation and maintenance of standard operating procedures for equipment installation, configuration support, and division network operations which improve service and repeatability.

April 30, 2023

Require long periods of sitting and communication over the phone with users and team members.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Generalist in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

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80082

97797

88591

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

82571

103029

92040

What is the average salary for IT Generalist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Generalist in Albany, NY. The base salary for IT Generalist ranges from $80,082 to $97,797 with the average base salary of $88,591. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,571 to $103,029 with the average total cash compensation of $92,040.

View Average Salary for IT Generalist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$88,591	$80,082 - $97,797
Bonus	$3,449	$2,489 - $5,232
Total Pay	$92,040	$82,571 - $103,029

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

IT Generalist Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,884 - $97,556	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,050 - $97,758	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,363 - $105,468	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,958 - $98,867	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,908 - $97,585	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,822 - $102,365	COMPARE TO Albany, NY

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About Albany, New York

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...

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