Job title · SOC 15-1299, 15-1232

IT Specialist (government)

Also known as: it specialist

Overview

Sourced

All computer occupations not listed separately.

O*NET definition of Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 15-1299).

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

O*NET definition of Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232) · Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed.

111,190

in government (SOC 15-1299)

26%

of this occupation works for government

$119,250

median pay in government

Federal · State · Local

levels of government

Occupation figures cover every job classified under SOC 15-1299, including GIS Analyst / Specialist.

How people usually get in Editorial

federal 2210 series. Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Sourced

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 15-1299)

Education needed to enter: Bachelor's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: None

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 15-1232)

Education needed to enter: Some college, no degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education workers say the job requires

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Some College Courses

Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree

14%

Master's Degree

First Professional Degree

Share of surveyed workers in Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232) naming each level as required to be hired, 21 respondents, O*NET survey August 2023. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

How to get hired

Sourced

Entry requirements vary for computer support specialists. Network support specialists typically need an associate's degree, and user support specialists typically need to complete some college courses. However, candidates may qualify with a high school diploma plus relevant information technology (IT) certifications.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Computer Support Specialists”, published August 27, 2026. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

Sourced

Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 15-1299: None
SOC 15-1232: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Federal grade and step: federal grade × step (GS/FWS/agency bands: FAA ATC, TSA SV, VA nurse, LEO special rates). Typical structure for a federal general schedule; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

GS-5/7 entry (Pathways / recent grad)
Career-ladder promotions to full-performance level (GS-9/11/12/13)
GS-14/15 (competitive)
Senior Executive Service
within-grade steps 1–10 (steps 2–4 yearly, 5–7 every 2 yrs, 8–10 every 3 yrs)
special rates: LEO (LEAP 25%), FAA ATC AT-bands, TSA SV bands, VA Nurse I–V

Source: GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 15-1299)

Federal

$128,440

State

$85,180

Local

$77,050

All government

$119,250

Private sector

$113,430

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	87,700	$85,400	$104,770	$128,440	$153,480	$175,720
State	10,200	$48,610	$65,390	$85,180	$109,480	$133,520
Local	13,290	$43,320	$57,290	$77,050	$100,540	$125,930
All government	111,190	$69,910	$92,930	$119,250	$147,220	$170,980
Private sector	324,180	$52,950	$75,640	$113,430	$161,860	$204,420

Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232)

Federal

$74,510

State

$72,530

Local

$60,600

All government

$63,190

Private sector

$61,620

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	1,220	$57,350	$64,940	$74,510	$84,470	$104,560
State	40,710	$45,270	$53,820	$72,530	$101,810	$122,750
Local	70,310	$39,150	$48,160	$60,600	$76,610	$94,210
All government	112,230	$40,830	$49,720	$63,190	$81,380	$106,880
Private sector	604,950	$40,990	$48,890	$61,620	$78,670	$99,560

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match IT Specialist (government) in 30 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Alabama	It Operations Specialist, It Systems Specialist I–V, Programmer Analyst I–V, It Business Analyst I–II 13 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Alabama State Personnel Department	$42,094 – $159,629
Arizona	Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Systems Administrator Senior 3 classes · effective July 9, 2022 · Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division	$43,981 – $110,235
California	Information Technology Specialist I–III, Associate Information Systems Analyst (Supervisor) 4 classes · effective September 14, 2026 · California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)	$78,156 – $152,880
Colorado	IT Business Analyst I–VI, Information Technology I–VII 13 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR)	$59,424 – $197,292
Connecticut	Information Technology Analyst Trainee (35 Hour), Information Technology Analyst Trainee (37.5 Hour), Information Technology Analyst Trainee (40 Hour), +12 more 15 classes · effective June 26, 2026 · Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources	$62,791 – $150,820
Florida	Information Technology Analyst 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management	$35,899 – $127,258
Georgia	Network Technician 1–3, Network Technician 1 Non Exempt, Network Technician 2 Non Exempt, +24 more 42 classes · effective July 10, 2024 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$35,619 – $113,485
Illinois	Information Technology Trainee, Information Systems Analyst I–III 4 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Illinois Department of Central Management Services	$63,936 – $183,144
Indiana	Network Technician, Systems Administrator Int, Systems Administrator Senior 3 classes · Indiana State Personnel Department	$55,224 – $115,700
Iowa	Information Technology Specialist 1–5 10 classes · effective June 19, 2026 · Iowa Department of Administrative Services	$47,715 – $124,883
Kentucky	Network Technician I–III, Systems Administrator, IT Business Analyst, +2 more 7 classes · effective September 16, 2026 · Kentucky Personnel Cabinet	$36,426 – $73,836
Maine	Programmer Analyst, Senior Programmer Analyst, Systems Analyst, It Business Analyst 4 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources	$51,501 – $87,963
Massachusetts	Network Technician I, Systems Administrator I–II, Network Specialist II, Sr Programmer/Analyst, Pdpp 5 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD)	$75,826 – $125,924
Minnesota	Trainee-Information Technology, Information Technology Spec 1–5 6 classes · effective July 2, 2026 · Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)	$48,651 – $143,749
Missouri	Information Technology Apprentice, Systems Administrator, Senior Systems Administrator 3 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel	$34,992 – $162,816
Nevada	IT Business Analyst, Senior IT Business Analyst 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$61,721 – $100,099
New Jersey	Information Technology Specialist 2 classes · effective July 11, 2026 · New Jersey Civil Service Commission	$66,592 – $106,798
New Mexico	Associate IT Support Technician, IT Support Technician, Senior IT Support Technician, +2 more 5 classes · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$42,773 – $134,063
New York	Information Technology Specialist 1–4, Programmer Analyst 5 classes · effective April 1, 2026 · New York State Department of Civil Service	$56,183 – $126,875
North Carolina	Network Technician, Systems Administrator I–II, Network Specialist 4 classes · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$52,812 – $131,426
Ohio	Information Technology Apprentice 1 class · Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation	$51,750
Pennsylvania	Information Technology Trainee, Network Specialist 1–2, It Specialist 4 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration	$53,008 – $111,956
South Carolina	IT Business Analyst I–III, Network Technician I–II, Systems Administrator 6 classes · South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources	$46,206 – $121,890
South Dakota	Programmer Analyst, Senior Programmer Analyst 2 classes · South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA); Unified Judicial System for judicial classes	$64,875 – $111,987
Tennessee	Programmer/Analyst 2–4, Systems Administrator-Int, Systems Administrator-Adv, Systems Administrator-Lead 6 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Tennessee Department of Human Resources	$61,200 – $143,220
Texas	Information Technology Support Specialist I–V, Network Specialist I–VI, Systems Administrator I–VI, +2 more 30 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$37,144 – $172,272
Vermont	IT Specialist I–V 5 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Vermont Department of Human Resources	$49,400 – $124,010
Virginia	Information Technology Specialist I–IV 4 classes · effective July 25, 2026 · Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$45,739 – $298,780
Washington	It Support Technician 1–2, It Business Analyst - Entry, It Business Analyst - Journey, +4 more 8 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources	$45,924 – $147,264
West Virginia	Programmer, Programmer Analyst 1–4 5 classes · effective August 24, 2024 · West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel	$43,357 – $97,037

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 30 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

Schedule

Sourced

Work schedule

Regular

100%

Irregular

Seasonal

Typical work week

Less than 40 hours

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, August 2023). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Day-to-day work

Sourced

Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.4.0
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.3.9
Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.3.9
Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.3.8
Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.3.8
Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.3.7
Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.3.6
Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.3.5
Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.3.4
Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.3.4

The 10 most important of 13 core tasks for Computer User Support Specialists, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2023.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

13Derived

By state

Sourced

Median annual wage for Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 15-1299) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
District of Columbia	17,200	$87,400	$156,590	$207,700
Maryland	19,060	$69,910	$144,680	$185,220
Colorado	11,800	$76,140	$139,580	$170,800
Virginia	17,000	$77,130	$139,030	$185,950
Delaware	860	$65,820	$137,470	$170,850
California	80,150	$58,340	$134,440	$222,690
Washington	14,360	$60,210	$128,940	$200,610
Connecticut	3,100	$60,720	$127,720	$181,830
New Mexico	1,650	$70,120	$127,090	$194,850
Hawaii	2,080	$65,950	$120,100	$161,700
New York	11,460	$59,740	$116,990	$203,040
South Carolina	4,300	$53,840	$112,260	$165,640
Texas	57,020	$55,480	$111,530	$174,300
Vermont	1,320	$52,950	$111,530	$181,020
Ohio	6,150	$49,320	$109,780	$161,520
Massachusetts	6,170	$55,740	$109,590	$183,460
New Jersey	12,010	$48,380	$108,310	$207,950
Maine	900	$65,340	$107,990	$172,490
Iowa	3,850	$49,990	$107,340	$165,920
Pennsylvania	14,580	$59,890	$107,230	$167,420
West Virginia	3,380	$51,090	$107,140	$172,410
Alabama	2,630	$59,260	$106,330	$151,300
Alaska	710	$62,910	$105,960	$140,350
Michigan	7,440	$51,440	$105,680	$160,830
Florida	13,710	$52,960	$105,370	$173,260
South Dakota	240	$76,900	$105,370	$149,430
Arizona	5,510	$52,450	$105,240	$166,870
North Carolina	15,090	$39,190	$104,850	$175,660
Georgia	20,630	$60,920	$104,610	$173,060
Kansas	1,340	$49,090	$103,380	$143,800
Oklahoma	3,320	$58,800	$102,520	$162,490
Rhode Island	830	$50,700	$102,210	$158,670
Missouri	14,340	$52,590	$101,040	$165,360
Nevada	2,610	$53,410	$100,220	$175,860
Illinois	11,160	$53,590	$99,360	$167,080
Idaho	1,040	$59,480	$98,700	$162,290
Utah	6,680	$49,990	$97,470	$158,350
Oregon	2,450	$61,290	$97,350	$159,140
Wyoming	170	$56,830	$94,520	$157,190
Indiana	3,340	$28,180	$93,540	$138,260
Nebraska	2,280	$49,830	$92,480	$136,410
Minnesota	4,180	$65,260	$91,750	$165,210
New Hampshire	970	$52,380	$91,720	$165,300
Kentucky	1,850	$44,980	$89,420	$136,990
Wisconsin	4,680	$52,640	$88,130	$133,450
Arkansas	1,120	$45,770	$86,940	$135,140
Mississippi	1,450	$31,380	$86,940	$135,500
Montana	540	$37,080	$81,970	$126,280
North Dakota	730	$38,730	$78,330	$123,590
Louisiana	5,020	$38,190	$77,000	$136,990
Tennessee	10,930	$45,870	$76,470	$129,430

51 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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At a glance

Job familyAdministration, Finance & IT

LevelFederal, State, Local

Pay structureFederal grade and step

Occupation code15-1299 Computer Occupations, All Other; 15-1232 Computer User Support Specialists

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Alabama State Personnel Department — Alabama Merit Semi-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026)

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California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) — California State Civil Service Pay Scales — Section 17 Schematic Listing (with Section 16 Schematic Arrangement of Classes)

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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources — Connecticut State Employee Compensation Plans and Job Class Specifications

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

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Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management — Florida State Personnel System — Broadband Crosswalk (September 2026), Pay Grades and Broadband Pay Ranges (July 1, 2026)

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Iowa Department of Administrative Services — Iowa FY 2027 Classification Plan and Pay Plans

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Kentucky Personnel Cabinet — Kentucky Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule (effective September 16, 2026) and Job Class Specifications

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Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources — Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center)

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD) — Massachusetts Executive Branch Bargaining Unit Job Codes and Salary Charts

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Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel — Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System — Pay Plan Structures and Class Occupational Details (effective July 1, 2025)

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Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Nevada Classified Service — Class Specifications and Compensation Schedules (Pay Policy 01 EE/ER and 06), effective July 1, 2026

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New Jersey Civil Service Commission — New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group

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New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification — New Mexico Classified Service — FY27 Salary Schedule (effective 7/4/2026) and Classification and Pay Listing (effective 7/30/2026)

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation)

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Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation — Ohio State Classification Plan — Pay Range Booklet and Pay Range Schedules (rates effective July 2026)

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Classification and Pay Plan (job classes and pay schedules)

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South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources — South Carolina Classified Pay Structure and State Job Classifications

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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA); Unified Judicial System for judicial classes — South Dakota Class Code Master and FY27 Pay Structures

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Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) — State of Colorado Pay Plan FY 2026-27 — Pay Plan with Steps, State Troopers and Medical Pay Plan

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Indiana State Personnel Department — State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026)

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Tennessee Department of Human Resources — Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026)

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Vermont Department of Human Resources — Vermont Job Specifications and FY 2027 Classified, Corrections and State Police Pay Plans (Appendix II, July 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027)

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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Virginia Classified Salary Structure and Career Group Role Descriptions

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IT Specialist (government)

Overview

Requirements

Education workers say the job requires

How to get hired

Academy and training

Promotion ladder

Pay

Computer Occupations, All Other (SOC 15-1299)

Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232)

State government pay plans

Schedule

Day-to-day work

Related jobs

By state

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