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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Computer Support Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Computer Support Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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

A Computer Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,799 for beginners, reaching about $68,071 at mid-level, and approach $84,302 for experts.

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

Computer Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $67,946, California $67,689, Massachusetts $66,787. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Computer Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Computer Technical Support Specialist: $77,379; Computer User Support Specialist: $72,085; Computer Support Operations Specialist III: $68,080; Computer Operator III: $68,076; Computer Systems Support Specialist: $66,288.

Computer Support Specialist Salary in Virginia

How much does a Computer Support Specialist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Support Specialist in Virginia is $61,797 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,013
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,074 to $69,762
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,864

10% $50,864

50% (Median) $61,797

90% $77,013

Computer Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,762	$5,813	$1,342	$34
Average	$61,797	$5,150	$1,188	$30
25th Percentile	$56,074	$4,673	$1,078	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Support Specialist Salaries

A Computer 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 Computer Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer 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): $51,799
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,138
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,071
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,040
Expert (over 8 years): $84,302

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Help Desk Support Specialist I	less than 1 year	$51,799
Computer Support Specialist	1-2 years	$60,138
Help Desk Support Specialist III	2-4 years	$68,071
Help Desk Support Specialist IV	5-8 years	$75,040
Help Desk Supervisor	over 8 years	$84,302

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

District of Columbia: $67,946.
California: $67,689.
Massachusetts: $66,787.

District of Columbia $67,946 California $67,689 Massachusetts $66,787 Washington $66,541 New Jersey $66,517 Alaska $66,431 Connecticut $65,584 New York $65,240

Hawaii $64,142 Rhode Island $63,626 Maryland $63,276 Minnesota $62,798 Colorado $62,614 Illinois $62,552 Oregon $62,319 Delaware $62,147

New Hampshire $62,039 Virginia $61,797 Pennsylvania $61,092 Nevada $60,736 North Dakota $60,619 Michigan $60,435 Wisconsin $60,368 Vermont $60,232

Texas $59,858 Maine $59,834 Arizona $59,797 Ohio $59,754 Georgia $59,189 Indiana $58,907 Wyoming $58,852 Utah $58,766

Iowa $58,729 Kansas $58,434 Louisiana $58,349 North Carolina $58,318 Missouri $58,306 Florida $58,066 Montana $57,937 Nebraska $57,815

Kentucky $57,747 South Carolina $57,502 Tennessee $57,348 Idaho $57,287 New Mexico $56,839 Oklahoma $56,741 Alabama $56,379 South Dakota $55,771

Arkansas $55,440 West Virginia $55,262 Mississippi $54,728

Top Paying Cities for Computer Support Specialist

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:

Ivanhoe: $56,833
Lambsburg: $56,954
Laurel Fork: $57,017

Ivanhoe, VA $56,833

Lambsburg, VA $56,954

Laurel Fork, VA $57,017

Marion, VA $56,536

Max Meadows, VA $56,923

Meadowview, VA $56,027

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $56,481

Rocky Gap, VA $56,512

Ruther Glen, VA $59,613

Sealston, VA $61,155

Sharps, VA $59,351

Spotsylvania, VA $60,170

Sparta, VA $59,854

Stafford, VA $62,921

Stratford, VA $60,512

Tappahannock, VA $59,718

Thornburg, VA $60,368

Unionville, VA $59,388

Village, VA $59,643

Warsaw, VA $59,854

Weems, VA $58,680

Sandy Point, VA $59,932

White Stone, VA $58,517

Wicomico Church, VA $58,943

Woodford, VA $60,121

Zacata, VA $60,325

Winchester, VA $60,041

Bentonville, VA $59,526

Berryville, VA $60,907

Boyce, VA $61,018

Brucetown, VA $60,081

Chester Gap, VA $60,663

Clear Brook, VA $59,779

Cross Junction, VA $57,840

Fishers Hill, VA $58,671

Flint Hill, VA $60,334

Front Royal, VA $60,369

Gore, VA $58,164

Hume, VA $61,149

Huntly, VA $60,435

Strasburg, VA $58,442

Linden, VA $61,298

Markham, VA $61,284

Maurertown, VA $57,648

Middletown, VA $59,584

Millwood, VA $60,909

Rileyville, VA $58,860

Earlysville, VA $57,997

Esmont, VA $57,461

Faber, VA $57,206

Fishersville, VA $57,739

Free Union, VA $57,901

Gordonsville, VA $58,508

Greenwood, VA $57,669

Ivy, VA $58,021

Keene, VA $57,692

Keswick, VA $58,136

Locust Dale, VA $58,770

Lovingston, VA $56,592

Lyndhurst, VA $57,019

Montpelier Station, VA $58,522

Nellysford, VA $57,085

North Garden, VA $57,636

Orange, VA $59,095

Palmyra, VA $58,161

Piney River, VA $56,329

Quinque, VA $58,145

Roseland, VA $56,546

Ruckersville, VA $58,121

Schuyler, VA $57,259

Shipman, VA $56,584

Somerset, VA $58,525

Stanardsville, VA $57,951

Troy, VA $58,225

Tyro, VA $56,700

Waynesboro, VA $57,826

White Hall, VA $57,930

Woodberry Forest, VA $58,751

Achilles, VA $57,858

Amelia Court House, VA $58,932

Ark, VA $58,226

Arvonia, VA $57,710

Ashland, VA $59,506

Aylett, VA $59,534

Barhamsville, VA $58,677

Beaumont, VA $58,919

Beaverdam, VA $59,500

Bena, VA $57,842

Bohannon, VA $58,078

Bremo Bluff, VA $58,085

Bruington, VA $59,415

Bumpass, VA $59,411

Cardinal, VA $58,104

Cartersville, VA $58,565

Charles City, VA $59,044

Christchurch, VA $58,562

Church View, VA $58,698

Cobbs Creek, VA $58,266

Columbia, VA $58,413

Crozier, VA $59,311

Cumberland, VA $58,088

Deltaville, VA $58,314

Diggs, VA $58,101

Redwood, VA $56,544

Rich Creek, VA $56,737

Ridgeway, VA $57,132

Riner, VA $56,731

Ripplemead, VA $56,584

Rocky Mount, VA $56,595

Salem, VA $56,319

Sandy Level, VA $56,716

Shawsville, VA $56,493

Spencer, VA $57,119

Staffordsville, VA $56,834

Stanleytown, VA $57,226

Stuart, VA $57,103

Thaxton, VA $56,425

Troutville, VA $56,404

Union Hall, VA $56,605

Vesta, VA $57,031

Villamont, VA $56,397

Vinton, VA $56,291

Wirtz, VA $56,431

Woolwine, VA $56,991

Bristol, VA $54,903

Abingdon, VA $55,717

Andover, VA $55,551

Appalachia, VA $55,551

Bee, VA $56,237

Ben Hur, VA $55,781

Big Stone Gap, VA $55,056

Birchleaf, VA $56,293

Blackwater, VA $55,125

Castlewood, VA $55,286

Cleveland, VA $55,957

Clinchco, VA $56,244

Clintwood, VA $56,180

Coeburn, VA $55,644

Damascus, VA $56,154

Dante, VA $55,960

Davenport, VA $56,347

Dryden, VA $55,237

Duffield, VA $54,769

Dungannon, VA $54,968

East Stone Gap, VA $55,172

Ewing, VA $56,487

Fort Blackmore, VA $54,617

Gate City, VA $54,244

Haysi, VA $56,566

Hiltons, VA $54,372

Honaker, VA $56,269

Jonesville, VA $55,918

Keokee, VA $55,400

Lebanon, VA $55,740

Mc Clure, VA $55,971

Mendota, VA $54,920

Nickelsville, VA $54,690

Nora, VA $55,824

Norton, VA $55,611

Pennington Gap, VA $55,386

Pound, VA $55,841

Rosedale, VA $56,207

Rose Hill, VA $56,388

Saint Charles, VA $55,712

Saint Paul, VA $55,639

Weber City, VA $54,078

Whitetop, VA $56,374

Wise, VA $55,760

Pulaski, VA $56,979

Atkins, VA $56,498

Austinville, VA $56,954

Barren Springs, VA $57,003

Bastian, VA $56,506

Bland, VA $56,638

Broadford, VA $56,447

Cana, VA $57,041

Ceres, VA $56,452

Chilhowie, VA $56,433

Cripple Creek, VA $56,688

Crockett, VA $56,674

Draper, VA $56,932

Dugspur, VA $56,973

Elk Creek, VA $56,648

Emory, VA $56,273

Fancy Gap, VA $56,992

Fries, VA $56,838

Galax, VA $56,931

Glade Spring, VA $56,161

Rural Retreat, VA $56,603

Saltville, VA $56,457

Speedwell, VA $56,639

Sugar Grove, VA $56,511

Tannersville, VA $56,413

Troutdale, VA $56,471

Willis, VA $56,943

Woodlawn, VA $56,966

Wytheville, VA $56,806

Staunton, VA $57,756

Augusta Springs, VA $57,512

Bacova, VA $57,242

Blue Grass, VA $57,265

Brownsburg, VA $56,923

Buena Vista, VA $56,457

Churchville, VA $57,917

Clifton Forge, VA $57,049

Covington, VA $56,739

Craigsville, VA $57,518

Crimora, VA $57,977

Deerfield, VA $57,564

Doe Hill, VA $57,515

Fairfield, VA $56,839

Fort Defiance, VA $58,019

Glen Wilton, VA $56,832

Goshen, VA $57,271

Greenville, VA $57,235

Grottoes, VA $58,030

Head Waters, VA $57,610

Hot Springs, VA $57,082

Iron Gate, VA $57,146

Lexington, VA $56,939

Low Moor, VA $57,013

Mc Dowell, VA $57,537

Middlebrook, VA $57,249

Millboro, VA $57,294

Mint Spring, VA $57,537

Montebello, VA $56,728

Monterey, VA $57,372

Mount Sidney, VA $58,045

Mustoe, VA $57,467

New Hope, VA $58,011

Port Republic, VA $57,999

Raphine, VA $56,992

Rockbridge Baths, VA $57,048

Selma, VA $57,069

Steeles Tavern, VA $57,109

Stuarts Draft, VA $57,322

Swoope, VA $57,654

Verona, VA $58,045

Vesuvius, VA $56,600

Warm Springs, VA $57,260

West Augusta, VA $57,689

Weyers Cave, VA $58,059

Williamsville, VA $57,569

Lynchburg, VA $55,612

Altavista, VA $56,139

Alton, VA $57,366

Amherst, VA $55,990

Appomattox, VA $56,090

Bedford, VA $56,433

Big Island, VA $56,123

Blairs, VA $57,353

Brookneal, VA $56,361

Buffalo Junction, VA $57,548

Callands, VA $57,075

Chatham, VA $57,122

Clifford, VA $56,075

Clover, VA $57,226

Cluster Springs, VA $57,545

Coleman Falls, VA $55,842

Concord, VA $55,688

Crystal Hill, VA $57,138

Danville, VA $57,398

Hillsville, VA $57,041

Carson, VA $59,239

Hiwassee, VA $56,854

Independence, VA $56,657

Annandale, VA $67,413

Burke, VA $66,781

Dumfries, VA $64,826

Dunn Loring, VA $67,499

Fairfax, VA $66,491

Fairfax Station, VA $66,310

Falls Church, VA $67,558

Fort Belvoir, VA $66,741

Great Falls, VA $66,493

Greenway, VA $67,557

Lorton, VA $66,364

Merrifield, VA $67,344

Mc Lean, VA $67,551

West Mclean, VA $67,557

Mount Vernon, VA $66,992

Newington, VA $66,838

Dry Fork, VA $57,241

Brooke, VA $62,464

Evington, VA $55,920

Forest, VA $55,811

Gladstone, VA $56,139

Gladys, VA $56,140

Glasgow, VA $56,499

Goode, VA $55,996

Gretna, VA $56,715

Halifax, VA $57,349

Howardsville, VA $57,257

Hurt, VA $56,398

Java, VA $57,056

Ararat, VA $57,027

Axton, VA $57,203

Bassett, VA $57,162

Belspring, VA $56,865

Bent Mountain, VA $56,383

Blacksburg, VA $56,597

Blue Ridge, VA $56,364

Boones Mill, VA $56,343

Buchanan, VA $56,554

Callaway, VA $56,490

Christiansburg, VA $56,603

Cascade, VA $57,154

Catawba, VA $56,458

Check, VA $56,578

Claudville, VA $56,994

Cloverdale, VA $56,259

Collinsville, VA $57,352

Copper Hill, VA $56,503

Critz, VA $57,085

Daleville, VA $56,317

Dublin, VA $56,895

Eagle Rock, VA $56,717

Eggleston, VA $56,781

Elliston, VA $56,445

Ferrum, VA $56,806

Fieldale, VA $57,270

Fincastle, VA $56,492

Floyd, VA $56,811

Glade Hill, VA $56,558

Glen Lyn, VA $56,600

Goodview, VA $56,358

Hardy, VA $56,334

Henry, VA $56,892

Huddleston, VA $56,544

Keeling, VA $57,295

Chester, VA $59,518

Chesterfield, VA $59,482

Church Road, VA $59,286

Colonial Heights, VA $59,542

Courtland, VA $58,111

Dendron, VA $58,285

Dewitt, VA $59,096

Dinwiddie, VA $59,257

Disputanta, VA $59,306

Dolphin, VA $58,447

Drewryville, VA $57,984

Ebony, VA $57,584

Elberon, VA $58,045

Emporia, VA $58,115

Ford, VA $59,148

Franklin, VA $57,932

Freeman, VA $58,434

Gasburg, VA $57,708

Hopewell, VA $59,419

Ivor, VA $58,026

Jarratt, VA $58,617

Lawrenceville, VA $58,230

Mc Kenney, VA $58,941

Meredithville, VA $58,146

Newsoms, VA $57,741

Prince George, VA $59,475

Rawlings, VA $58,714

Sedley, VA $58,189

Skippers, VA $57,883

Spring Grove, VA $58,601

Stony Creek, VA $58,938

Surry, VA $57,903

Sussex, VA $58,806

Sutherland, VA $59,426

Valentines, VA $57,762

Wakefield, VA $58,263

Warfield, VA $58,762

Waverly, VA $58,722

White Plains, VA $57,730

Wilsons, VA $58,973

Yale, VA $58,568

Zuni, VA $58,003

Claremont, VA $58,679

Farmville, VA $57,579

Baskerville, VA $57,484

Indian Valley, VA $56,893

Mc Coy, VA $56,770

Martinsville, VA $57,257

Meadows Of Dan, VA $57,046

Moneta, VA $56,451

Montvale, VA $56,450

Narrows, VA $56,771

Newbern, VA $56,820

New Castle, VA $56,495

Newport, VA $56,624

New River, VA $56,977

Oriskany, VA $56,605

Paint Bank, VA $56,516

Parrott, VA $56,797

Patrick Springs, VA $57,150

Pearisburg, VA $56,827

Pembroke, VA $56,826

Penhook, VA $56,746

Pilot, VA $56,623

Pittsville, VA $56,717

Radford, VA $56,913

Long Island, VA $56,353

Lowry, VA $56,102

Lynch Station, VA $56,359

Madison Heights, VA $55,613

Monroe, VA $55,890

Naruna, VA $56,183

Nathalie, VA $56,862

Natural Bridge, VA $56,677

Natural Bridge Station, VA $56,433

Nelson, VA $57,632

Norwood, VA $56,354

Ringgold, VA $57,316

Rustburg, VA $55,741

Scottsburg, VA $57,427

Scottsville, VA $57,738

South Boston, VA $57,478

Spout Spring, VA $55,843

Sutherlin, VA $57,321

Sweet Briar, VA $55,777

Vernon Hill, VA $57,254

Virgilina, VA $57,495

Wingina, VA $56,688

Amonate, VA $56,562

Bandy, VA $56,438

Big Rock, VA $56,745

Bishop, VA $56,444

Bluefield, VA $56,618

Boissevain, VA $56,479

Breaks, VA $56,652

Burkes Garden, VA $56,501

Cedar Bluff, VA $56,584

Doran, VA $56,817

Falls Mills, VA $56,479

Grundy, VA $56,840

Horsepen, VA $56,466

Hurley, VA $56,548

Jewell Ridge, VA $56,584

Keen Mountain, VA $56,805

Mavisdale, VA $56,590

Maxie, VA $56,757

North Tazewell, VA $56,576

Oakwood, VA $56,837

Pilgrims Knob, VA $56,682

Pocahontas, VA $56,498

Pounding Mill, VA $56,663

Raven, VA $56,790

Red Ash, VA $56,843

Richlands, VA $56,810

Rowe, VA $56,611

Shortt Gap, VA $56,737

Swords Creek, VA $56,594

Tazewell, VA $56,487

Vansant, VA $56,595

Whitewood, VA $56,602

Wolford, VA $56,612

Boydton, VA $57,608

Bracey, VA $57,755

Brodnax, VA $57,978

Buckingham, VA $56,963

Burkeville, VA $57,844

Charlotte Court House, VA $57,016

Chase City, VA $57,311

Clarksville, VA $57,710

Crewe, VA $58,213

Cullen, VA $56,846

Dillwyn, VA $57,531

Drakes Branch, VA $57,305

Dundas, VA $58,157

Evergreen, VA $56,145

Fort Mitchell, VA $57,304

Green Bay, VA $57,525

Hampden Sydney, VA $57,666

Kenbridge, VA $57,846

Keysville, VA $57,299

La Crosse, VA $57,667

Lunenburg, VA $57,408

Meherrin, VA $57,414

Nottoway, VA $58,124

Pamplin, VA $56,655

Phenix, VA $56,399

Prospect, VA $57,011

Randolph, VA $57,108

Red House, VA $56,234

Red Oak, VA $57,384

Rice, VA $57,918

Saxe, VA $57,260

Skipwith, VA $57,425

South Hill, VA $57,645

Victoria, VA $57,610

Wylliesburg, VA $57,333

Roanoke, VA $56,219

Wachapreague, VA $58,374

Wardtown, VA $58,261

Wattsville, VA $58,429

Willis Wharf, VA $58,357

Windsor, VA $57,860

Withams, VA $58,383

Norfolk, VA $57,563

Newport News, VA $57,692

Fort Eustis, VA $57,715

Hampton, VA $57,727

Fort Monroe, VA $57,696

Poquoson, VA $57,708

Yorktown, VA $57,777

Lackey, VA $57,800

Seaford, VA $57,730

Portsmouth, VA $57,579

Fort Lee, VA $59,539

Petersburg, VA $59,539

Virginia State University, VA $59,539

Alberta, VA $58,363

Ammon, VA $59,144

Blackstone, VA $58,644

Boykins, VA $57,810

Branchville, VA $57,672

Capron, VA $58,094

Round Hill, VA $62,420

Catharpin, VA $64,758

Delaplane, VA $61,767

Ashburn, VA $65,027

Chantilly, VA $65,711

Gainesville, VA $64,231

Hamilton, VA $63,261

Lincoln, VA $63,199

Sterling, VA $65,818

Haymarket, VA $64,170

Herndon, VA $66,060

Leesburg, VA $64,005

Lovettsville, VA $62,587

Nokesville, VA $64,310

Upperville, VA $61,971

Warrenton, VA $62,196

Reston, VA $66,440

Waterford, VA $63,157

The Plains, VA $63,335

Doswell, VA $59,526

Dutton, VA $58,253

Fork Union, VA $58,263

Foster, VA $58,066

Glen Allen, VA $59,661

Gloucester, VA $58,191

Gloucester Point, VA $57,839

Goochland, VA $59,009

Grimstead, VA $58,212

Gum Spring, VA $59,009

Gwynn, VA $58,211

Hadensville, VA $58,917

Hallieford, VA $58,194

Hanover, VA $59,538

Hardyville, VA $58,367

Hartfield, VA $58,387

Hayes, VA $57,876

Henrico, VA $59,705

Hudgins, VA $58,166

Jamaica, VA $58,893

Jamestown, VA $58,009

Jetersville, VA $58,256

Kents Store, VA $58,394

King And Queen Court House, VA $58,982

King William, VA $59,287

Lanexa, VA $58,890

Lightfoot, VA $58,293

Little Plymouth, VA $58,908

Locust Hill, VA $58,562

Louisa, VA $59,000

Macon, VA $59,067

Maidens, VA $59,235

Manakin Sabot, VA $59,429

Mannboro, VA $59,042

Manquin, VA $59,460

Maryus, VA $57,847

Mascot, VA $58,735

Mathews, VA $58,100

Burgess, VA $59,107

Accomac, VA $58,328

Assawoman, VA $58,352

Atlantic, VA $58,430

Battery Park, VA $57,700

Belle Haven, VA $58,295

Birdsnest, VA $58,185

Bloxom, VA $58,418

Cape Charles, VA $58,105

Capeville, VA $58,117

Carrollton, VA $57,693

Carrsville, VA $57,956

Cheriton, VA $58,110

Chesapeake, VA $57,715

Chincoteague Island, VA $58,468

Wallops Island, VA $58,425

Craddockville, VA $58,304

Davis Wharf, VA $58,291

Eastville, VA $58,132

Exmore, VA $58,269

Franktown, VA $58,204

Greenbackville, VA $58,600

Greenbush, VA $58,433

Hacksneck, VA $58,271

Hallwood, VA $58,402

Harborton, VA $58,414

Horntown, VA $58,501

Oak Hall, VA $58,381

Isle Of Wight, VA $57,823

Jamesville, VA $58,237

Jenkins Bridge, VA $58,411

Keller, VA $58,341

Locustville, VA $58,339

Machipongo, VA $58,175

Mappsville, VA $58,389

Marionville, VA $58,175

Mears, VA $58,359

Melfa, VA $58,349

Modest Town, VA $58,499

Nassawadox, VA $58,236

Nelsonia, VA $58,504

New Church, VA $58,482

Onancock, VA $58,398

Onley, VA $58,333

Oyster, VA $58,124

Painter, VA $58,306

Parksley, VA $58,430

Pungoteague, VA $58,330

Quinby, VA $58,177

Rescue, VA $57,697

Sanford, VA $58,492

Saxis, VA $58,501

Seaview, VA $58,112

Smithfield, VA $57,759

Suffolk, VA $57,733

Tangier, VA $58,646

Tasley, VA $58,458

Temperanceville, VA $58,402

Townsend, VA $58,123

Virginia Beach, VA $58,484

Dulles, VA $66,458

Aldie, VA $64,361

Amissville, VA $61,229

Arcola, VA $65,006

Manassas, VA $65,112

Marshall, VA $62,128

Middleburg, VA $63,270

Catlett, VA $63,567

Centreville, VA $65,375

Clifton, VA $65,926

Orlean, VA $61,568

Paeonian Springs, VA $63,564

Paris, VA $61,568

Philomont, VA $63,082

Purcellville, VA $62,615

Bluemont, VA $61,777

Bristow, VA $64,607

Broad Run, VA $63,458

Calverton, VA $63,314

Casanova, VA $63,420

Rectortown, VA $62,051

Mechanicsville, VA $59,584

Midlothian, VA $59,494

Millers Tavern, VA $59,578

Mineral, VA $59,364

Moon, VA $58,125

Moseley, VA $59,296

New Canton, VA $58,012

New Kent, VA $59,259

New Point, VA $57,979

Newtown, VA $59,761

Norge, VA $58,379

North, VA $58,176

Oilville, VA $59,310

Onemo, VA $58,052

Ordinary, VA $57,926

Port Haywood, VA $57,970

Powhatan, VA $59,114

Providence Forge, VA $59,157

Quinton, VA $59,460

Rockville, VA $59,377

Ruthville, VA $59,035

Saint Stephens Church, VA $59,570

Saluda, VA $58,585

Sandston, VA $59,598

Sandy Hook, VA $58,998

Schley, VA $58,063

Severn, VA $57,878

Shacklefords, VA $58,616

State Farm, VA $59,263

Stevensville, VA $59,122

Studley, VA $59,580

Susan, VA $57,994

Toano, VA $58,562

Topping, VA $58,510

Trevilians, VA $58,963

Richmond, VA $59,721

Urbanna, VA $58,789

Wake, VA $58,422

Walkerton, VA $59,206

Ware Neck, VA $58,086

Water View, VA $58,776

West Point, VA $58,978

White Marsh, VA $57,990

Wicomico, VA $57,888

Williamsburg, VA $57,988

Woods Cross Roads, VA $58,198

Montpelier, VA $59,288

Oakton, VA $66,645

Occoquan, VA $66,154

Quantico, VA $63,955

Springfield, VA $67,238

Triangle, VA $64,418

Vienna, VA $67,237

Woodbridge, VA $65,676

Arlington, VA $67,576

Fort Myer, VA $67,577

Mattaponi, VA $58,758

Dhs, VA $67,576

Fort Valley, VA $58,422

Star Tannery, VA $57,851

Stephens City, VA $60,063

Stephenson, VA $60,103

Toms Brook, VA $58,390

White Post, VA $60,580

Woodstock, VA $57,907

Culpeper, VA $59,819

Aroda, VA $58,355

Banco, VA $58,552

Bealeton, VA $61,931

Boston, VA $59,661

Brandy Station, VA $60,868

Brightwood, VA $58,850

Castleton, VA $60,317

Elkwood, VA $60,788

Etlan, VA $58,714

Goldvein, VA $62,205

Graves Mill, VA $58,275

Haywood, VA $58,835

Hood, VA $57,908

Jeffersonton, VA $61,547

Leon, VA $59,098

Lignum, VA $60,437

Madison, VA $58,270

Midland, VA $62,548

Mitchells, VA $59,343

Oakpark, VA $58,639

Pratts, VA $58,263

Radiant, VA $58,479

Rapidan, VA $59,007

Remington, VA $61,439

Reva, VA $59,163

Richardsville, VA $60,942

Rixeyville, VA $60,784

Rochelle, VA $58,245

Somerville, VA $62,668

Sperryville, VA $59,106

Stevensburg, VA $60,558

Sumerduck, VA $61,456

Syria, VA $58,050

Viewtown, VA $60,824

Washington, VA $60,143

Wolftown, VA $57,912

Woodville, VA $59,689

Harrisonburg, VA $58,148

Basye, VA $57,684

Bergton, VA $57,506

Bridgewater, VA $58,040

Broadway, VA $57,861

Criders, VA $57,609

Dayton, VA $57,841

Edinburg, VA $57,782

Elkton, VA $57,956

Alexandria, VA $67,568

Fredericksburg, VA $61,222

Bowling Green, VA $60,034

Burr Hill, VA $60,042

Callao, VA $59,696

Caret, VA $60,408

Center Cross, VA $59,380

Champlain, VA $60,270

Coles Point, VA $60,496

Colonial Beach, VA $60,836

Corbin, VA $60,460

Dahlgren, VA $62,831

Dogue, VA $60,795

Dunnsville, VA $59,594

Edwardsville, VA $59,184

Farnham, VA $59,359

Garrisonville, VA $63,346

Hague, VA $60,058

Hartwood, VA $61,399

Haynesville, VA $60,009

Heathsville, VA $59,128

Hustle, VA $60,306

Irvington, VA $58,655

Jersey, VA $60,879

Kilmarnock, VA $58,704

King George, VA $61,829

Kinsale, VA $59,942

Ladysmith, VA $59,688

Lancaster, VA $58,848

Laneview, VA $58,991

Lively, VA $58,903

Locust Grove, VA $60,059

Loretto, VA $60,317

Lottsburg, VA $59,584

Merry Point, VA $58,756

Milford, VA $59,813

Mollusk, VA $58,777

Montross, VA $60,451

Morattico, VA $59,082

Mount Holly, VA $60,250

Ninde, VA $61,966

Nuttsville, VA $59,024

Oldhams, VA $59,894

Ophelia, VA $59,138

Partlow, VA $60,205

Port Royal, VA $60,302

Rappahannock Academy, VA $60,314

Reedville, VA $59,094

Rhoadesville, VA $59,492

Rollins Fork, VA $60,833

Fulks Run, VA $57,716

Hinton, VA $57,663

Keezletown, VA $57,944

Lacey Spring, VA $57,973

Linville, VA $57,943

Luray, VA $58,129

Mc Gaheysville, VA $58,011

Mount Crawford, VA $58,013

Mount Jackson, VA $57,823

Mount Solon, VA $57,831

New Market, VA $57,957

Orkney Springs, VA $57,699

Penn Laird, VA $58,037

Quicksburg, VA $57,881

Pleasant Valley, VA $58,005

Shenandoah, VA $57,977

Singers Glen, VA $57,939

Stanley, VA $57,982

Timberville, VA $57,967

Charlottesville, VA $58,071

Afton, VA $57,427

Arrington, VA $56,285

Barboursville, VA $58,296

Batesville, VA $57,932

Covesville, VA $57,432

Crozet, VA $57,960

Dyke, VA $57,931

Ruby, VA $63,044

Computer Support Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Computer Support Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Computer Support Specialist positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Computer Support Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Computer Support Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$67,977	$33.0	10%
Biotechnology	$67,977	$33.0	10%
Business Services	$67,977	$33.0	10%
Chemicals	$67,977	$33.0	10%
Construction	$67,977	$33.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Computer 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.

$56,074

Average $61,797/year

$69,762

$4,673

Average $5,150/month

$5,813

$1,078

Average $1,188/week

$1,342

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,762	$5,813	$1,342	$34
Average	$61,797	$5,150	$1,188	$30
25th Percentile	$56,074	$4,673	$1,078	$27

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