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IT Support Specialist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$31.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,911/year ($4,326/month) for a single filer
IT Support Specialist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,200 IT Support Specialist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 15-1232, “Computer User Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median IT Support Specialist salary of $64,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,911 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $64,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,556 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,932 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,071 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,911 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Support Specialist make in New Jersey?
- The median IT Support Specialist salary in New Jersey is $64,470 per year ($31.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,000 and $82,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Support Specialist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $64,470, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $51,911 per year ($4,326 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many IT Support Specialist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 18,200 IT Support Specialist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.