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IT Support Specialist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$31.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,343/year ($4,279/month) for a single filer
IT Support Specialist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,200 IT Support Specialist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 15-1232, “Computer User Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median IT Support Specialist salary of $64,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,343 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $64,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,590 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,953 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,864 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,343 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,279 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Support Specialist make in Maryland?
- The median IT Support Specialist salary in Maryland is $64,750 per year ($31.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,270 and $82,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Support Specialist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $64,750, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $51,343 per year ($4,279 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many IT Support Specialist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 12,200 IT Support Specialist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.