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IT Support Specialist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$28.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,239/year ($4,103/month) for a single filer
IT Support Specialist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,370 IT Support Specialist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 15-1232, “Computer User Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median IT Support Specialist salary of $59,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,239 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $59,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,986 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,569 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$926 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,239 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,103 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Support Specialist make in Ohio?
- The median IT Support Specialist salary in Ohio is $59,720 per year ($28.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,890 and $73,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Support Specialist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $59,720, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $49,239 per year ($4,103 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many IT Support Specialist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 22,370 IT Support Specialist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.