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Computer Network Support Specialist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$42.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,899/year ($5,575/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Computer Network Support Specialists (5th of 51), with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 3,370 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $87,440 a year — though pay ranges from $50,830 for newcomers to $136,260 at the top.
Computer Network Support Specialist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,370 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 15-1231, “Computer Network Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Computer Network Support Specialist salary of $87,440 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 $66,899 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $87,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,407 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,689 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,445 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,899 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,575 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make in New Jersey?
- The median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in New Jersey is $87,440 per year ($42.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,710 and $108,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Computer Network Support Specialist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $87,440, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $66,899 per year ($5,575 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Computer Network Support Specialist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 3,370 Computer Network 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.