IT Support Specialist Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 28 current it support specialist listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 28 disclosed ranges

$74,880/yr

$46,800$60,000 – $85,280 typical$118,636

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

Edgewater Federal Solutionsup to $118,636
Brunswickgroupup to $107,500
Peratonup to $104,000
Synchronup to $100,000
Synchron, LLCup to $100,000

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IT Support Specialist roles in Washington, DC that list pay

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Help Desk​/Desktop Support Analyst

Edgewater Federal Solutions · Washington, District of Columbia

$115,594 - $121,678

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Onsite IT Support Analyst - Washington, DC

Brunswickgroup · Washington, District of Columbia

$95,000 - $120,000

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Executive IT Support Specialist

Peraton · Washington, District of Columbia

$80,000 - $128,000

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IT Help Desk Analyst (Mid-Level) - Navy Undersea Warfare Progra Jobs

Synchron · Washington, District of Columbia

$95,000 - $105,000

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IT Help Desk Analyst (Mid-Level) - Navy Undersea Warfare Program Support

Synchron, LLC · Washington, District of Columbia

$95,000 - $105,000

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On-Site IT Help Desk Technician; Windows & Mac

General Dynamics Information Technology · Washington, District of Columbia

$80,000 - $100,000

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What moves IT Support Specialist pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior it support specialist roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same it support specialist title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a IT Support Specialist make in Washington, DC?

Based on 28 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $74,880 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a IT Support Specialist?

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