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IT Support Specialist Salary in Maine (2026)
$29.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,819/year ($3,985/month) for a single filer
IT Support Specialist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,810 IT Support Specialist jobs in Maine (occupation code 15-1232, “Computer User Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median IT Support Specialist salary of $60,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,819 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $60,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,127 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,658 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,286 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,819 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,985 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Support Specialist make in Maine?
- The median IT Support Specialist salary in Maine is $60,890 per year ($29.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,650 and $73,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Support Specialist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $60,890, a single filer in Maine takes home about $47,819 per year ($3,985 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many IT Support Specialist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 2,810 IT Support Specialist jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.