Computer Network Support Specialists pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,880 or more. The middle half of computer network support specialists in Chicago earn between $60,880 and $88,550.
- $50K10th
- $61K25th
- $73KMedian
- $89K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,960 | $6,497 | $37.48 |
| Median | $73,340 | $6,112 | $35.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,880 | $5,073 | $29.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,550 | $7,379 | $42.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Support Specialists pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Computer network support specialists in Chicago earn 5% more than the Illinois average ($74,580) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($81,870). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $76,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $77,960 | $73,340 | $49,670 | $109,880 | 4,740 |
| Illinois | $74,580 | $68,530 | $47,510 | $104,950 | 6,960 |
| United States | $81,870 | $76,220 | $47,120 | $127,780 | 146,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $77,960, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $59,957 a year, or $4,996 a month and $2,306 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $61,366 | $5,114 |
| Working in IL | $59,957 | $4,996 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for computer network support specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $77,960 buys what about $75,255 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 6 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$77,960
- Bloomington$77,940
- Springfield$71,680
- Champaign$70,030
- Rockford$68,500
- Decatur$54,150
All Computer Network Support Specialists salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for computer network support specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($135,940).
- San Jose, CA$135,940
- Seattle, WA$119,830
- Baltimore, MD$113,410
- Kiryas Joel, NY$112,090
- San Francisco, CA$111,750
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Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Chicago: questions
How much do computer network support specialists make an hour in Chicago?
$37.48 an hour on average, and $35.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network support specialists salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network support specialists take-home pay in Chicago?
About $59,957 a year ($4,996 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,960.
Do computer network support specialists earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($81,870).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1231; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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