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Computer Network Support Specialist Salary in California (2026)
$38.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,252/year ($5,104/month) for a single filer
California ranks 13th of 51 states for Computer Network Support Specialist pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 13,620 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $79,190 a year — though pay ranges from $50,090 for newcomers to $148,940 at the top.
Computer Network Support Specialist pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $148,940 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,620 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in California (occupation code 15-1231, “Computer Network Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Computer Network Support Specialist salary of $79,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,252 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $79,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,592 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,058 |
| California state income tax | −$3,288 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,252 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,104 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make in California?
- The median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in California is $79,190 per year ($38.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,790 and $104,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Computer Network Support Specialist in California?
- On the median salary of $79,190, a single filer in California takes home about $61,252 per year ($5,104 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Computer Network Support Specialist jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 13,620 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in California 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 California 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 California.