Hiring an IT support specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
389 open postings ask for an IT support specialist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 124 employers. The median advertised minimum is $64,480. 176 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
389open postings
124employers hiring
$64,480median advertised minimum
176new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 225 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an IT support specialist?
Hard. 124 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 106 open postings.
What should I pay an IT support specialist?
Advertised minimums center on $64,480. Federal staff in series 2210 average $147,509 in actual pay.