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Computer Network Support Specialist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$39.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,508/year ($5,376/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 9th of 51 states for Computer Network Support Specialist pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 620 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $82,970 a year — though pay ranges from $59,810 for newcomers to $129,450 at the top.
Computer Network Support Specialist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 620 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 15-1231, “Computer Network Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Computer Network Support Specialist salary of $82,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,508 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $82,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,423 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,347 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,691 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,508 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,376 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in Rhode Island is $82,970 per year ($39.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,760 and $107,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Computer Network Support Specialist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $82,970, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $64,508 per year ($5,376 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Computer Network Support Specialist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 620 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.