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IT Support Specialist Salary in Virginia (2026)
$31.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,460/year ($4,288/month) for a single filer
IT Support Specialist pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,910 IT Support Specialist jobs in Virginia (occupation code 15-1232, “Computer User Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median IT Support Specialist salary of $65,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,460 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $65,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,625 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,976 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,979 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,460 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,288 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Support Specialist make in Virginia?
- The median IT Support Specialist salary in Virginia is $65,040 per year ($31.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,460 and $80,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Support Specialist in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $65,040, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $51,460 per year ($4,288 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many IT Support Specialist jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 20,910 IT Support Specialist jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.