IT Network Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an IT Network Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average IT Network Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $135,503 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $125,097 and $147,638. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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IT Network Specialist (10+ Years)

enexusglobal - Piedmont , CA

Title: IT Network Specialist Location: Hybrid- in office once or twice a week in Oakland office Tax terms- W2 / C2C / 1099 Exprienence- 10+ Years job Description As the Senior Network Operations ...

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Network Specialist

World Wide Technology - Oakland , CA

Title : Senior IT Network Specialist Location: Oakland, CA Duration: 6 Months Contract Must be very outgoing, extroverted. Needs to be eager, proactive and speak up. Must be great with communication ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Information Technology Specialist

Anatomage, Inc. - Santa Clara , CA

About the Role As an IT Specialist at Anatomage, you will work to improve and support the company ... Monitor network performance to ensure network availability to all system users * Monitor and ...

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IT Support Specialist

Hilo Fish Co. - Hilo , HI

The IT Specialist provides technical support to internal users and is the first point of contact ... Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional) are a plus

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IT Support Specialist

DARCARS Automotive Group - Bethesda , MD

DARCARS Automotive Group is now seeking for an IT Support Specialist Purpose: The main ... Network Knowledge · Basic iOS knowledge Benefits: · Insurance: medical, vision, dental · Short ...

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Exciting Opportunity: IT Service Desk Specialist Contract Role

Bayforce - San Ramon , CA

Role Title: IT Service Desk Specialist - California Employment Type: Contract (6 months) Location ... CompTIA A+, Network+, MCSA. * Experience with ServiceNow preferred. * Strong experience with PC ...

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What does an IT Network Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of an IT Network Specialist

Manages Commissioning and Acceptance requirements for contractor delivered operating systems and services.

January 03, 2023

Participates with more senior team members to work significant and unique issues in the enterprise where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.

February 15, 2023

Monitor operation of the LAN/WAN and ensure hardware and network operating software are functioning properly and that operation standards are met.

February 16, 2023

Act as a technical expert to develop new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies, or as a senior project manager or team leader for large, challenging work activities.

February 20, 2023

Assist other specialists, analysts and technicians as appropriate in developing their own technical skills and industry regulatory knowledge through training, presentations and involvement in the process of maintaining and supporting these systems (installations, upgrades, troubleshooting, problem resolution, etc.

March 20, 2023

Provides troubleshooting and specialized expertise in support of external/internal agency customers and IT Specialists located world-wide to resolve complex problems or design/implement substantial modifications to existing products.

March 22, 2023

Train and familiarize federal employees on standard operating procedures, processes, architecture, tools, and Cloud Service Offerings.

April 03, 2023

Develops comprehensive knowledge of IT technologies and systems through the latest information and formal training and will work towards becoming the Corporation's expert for those technologies designated as primary responsibilities.

April 14, 2023

Install, configure, and troubleshoot network and application server hardware, network operating system software, and peripheral network equipment such as routers, bridges, cabling system, network interface cards, modems, multiplexers, and concentrators.

April 18, 2023

Planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, and/or management of networked systems.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for IT Network Specialist in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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125097

147638

135503

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

131037

159941

144659

What is the average salary for IT Network Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of IT Network Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for IT Network Specialist ranges from $125,097 to $147,638 with the average base salary of $135,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,037 to $159,941 with the average total cash compensation of $144,659.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$135,503	$125,097 - $147,638
Bonus	$9,156	$5,941 - $12,303
Total Pay	$144,659	$131,037 - $159,941

* 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 Network Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,800 - $148,469	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,800 - $148,469	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,657 - $148,300	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,753 - $148,412	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,753 - $148,412	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,937 - $145,089	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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