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Computer Network Support Specialist Salary in Washington (2026)
$48.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,411/year ($6,701/month) for a single filer
Washington is the highest-paying state in the country for Computer Network Support Specialists, with a median about 34% above the national average. Of the 3,300 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $101,750 a year — though pay ranges from $62,600 for newcomers to $171,300 at the top.
Computer Network Support Specialist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,300 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in Washington (occupation code 15-1231, “Computer Network Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Computer Network Support Specialist salary of $101,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $80,411 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $101,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,555 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,784 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,411 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,701 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Computer Network Support Specialist make in Washington?
- The median Computer Network Support Specialist salary in Washington is $101,750 per year ($48.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,590 and $134,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Computer Network Support Specialist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $101,750, a single filer in Washington takes home about $80,411 per year ($6,701 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Computer Network Support Specialist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,300 Computer Network Support Specialist jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.