Hourly Wage for IT Specialist Salary in the United States

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How much does an IT Specialist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an IT Specialist in the United States is $42 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $38 and $46. Hourly rate 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 Specialist with Security Clearance
VTG - PEARL CITY , HI
Overview VTG is seeking an IT Specialist in Pearl City, Hawaii. What will you do. Provide technical expertise and direct enhanced support as the resident IT Hel
- 1 day ago
IT Specialist with Security Clearance
The Tatitlek Corporation - WASHINGTON , DC
Overview Overview Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended t
- 1 day ago
IT Specialist with Security Clearance
Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Overview i3 is pursuing the Missile Defense Agency Information Management and Software Services (AIMSS) competitive effort. The mission is to design and impleme
- 1 day ago
IT Specialist with Security Clearance
HII Mission Technologies - FORT MEADE , MD
Requisition Number: 18967 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $43,074.00 - $61,534.00 Security Clearan
- 1 day ago
IT Specialist with Security Clearance
American Systems Corporation - NORFOLK , VA
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Inform
- 1 day ago
IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) with Security Clearance
Department of the Air Force - LINCOLN , NE
Duties As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), GS-2210-7/9/11, duties include: 1. Serves as the Wing Information Assurance Manager. Applies Information Technology (IT) se
- 1 day ago

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of IT Specialist in the United States. The average hourly rate for IT Specialist ranges from $38 to $46 with the average hourly pay of $42. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $39 to $49 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $44.

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