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Computer Network Support Specialists Salary in Illinois

Computer Network Support Specialists in Illinois make a median of $64,800 a year, or about $31.15 an hour. The range runs from $46K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$65K
Median annual
$31.15/hr
Hourly rate
$46K
Entry level (10th %)
$104K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $65K get you in Illinois?

Take-home$4,230/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,203/mo
Rent burden28.4%
COL-adjusted salary$64,800/yr
After rent$3,027/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois

Bar chart showing Computer Network Support Specialists salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $45,960, 25th percentile $55,620, median $64,800, 75th percentile $82,550, 90th percentile $104,050. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$46K25th$56KMedian$65K75th$83K90th$104K
Bar chart showing Computer Network Support Specialists salary percentiles in Illinois: 10th percentile $45,960, 25th percentile $55,620, median $64,800, 75th percentile $82,550, 90th percentile $104,050. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level computer network support specialists (10th percentile) start around $46K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K.Top earners bring in $104K or more - a $58K spread from bottom to top.

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Computer Network Support Specialists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Maryland$100K+36%8,310
Washington$94K+29%3,120
New Jersey$88K+21%4,420
District of Columbia$87K+18%640
Massachusetts$86K+18%2,240
Hawaii$86K+17%580
Rhode Island$80K+9%N/A
North Carolina$80K+9%3,830
California$80K+8%11,410
Virginia$79K+8%5,690
Connecticut$79K+7%570
New York$78K+7%6,450
Georgia$78K+6%4,160
Alaska$78K+6%160
Oklahoma$77K+6%2,070

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Frequently asked questions

How much do computer network support specialists make in Illinois?

The median is $64,800 a year - that works out to about $31.15 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,960, and experienced computer network support specialists can clear $104,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $65K enough to live in Illinois?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,230/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,203/month (median of metro areas), which eats 28.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a computer network support specialists salary go in Illinois?

Illinois has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer network support specialists salary is worth about $64,800 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do computer network support specialists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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