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IT Support Specialist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$34.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,956/year ($4,746/month) for a single filer
IT Support Specialist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,690 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,740 IT Support Specialist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 15-1232, “Computer User Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median IT Support Specialist salary of $71,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,956 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $71,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,988 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,500 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,455 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,956 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,746 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Support Specialist make in Colorado?
- The median IT Support Specialist salary in Colorado is $71,900 per year ($34.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,690 and $90,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Support Specialist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $71,900, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $56,956 per year ($4,746 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many IT Support Specialist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 16,740 IT Support Specialist jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.