Computer Network Support Specialists pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,560 or more. The middle half of computer network support specialists in Columbus earn between $60,500 and $97,560.
- $49K10th
- $60K25th
- $69KMedian
- $98K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,690 | $6,224 | $35.91 |
| Median | $69,290 | $5,774 | $33.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,500 | $5,042 | $29.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,560 | $8,130 | $46.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Support Specialists pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Computer network support specialists in Columbus earn 14% less than the Georgia average ($86,850) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($81,870). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $76,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $74,690 | $69,290 | $49,220 | $97,560 | 80 |
| Georgia | $86,850 | $79,180 | $47,910 | $130,080 | 4,440 |
| United States | $81,870 | $76,220 | $47,120 | $127,780 | 146,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $74,690, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $58,396 a year, or $4,866 a month and $2,246 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $58,396 | $4,866 |
| Working in AL | $58,260 | $4,855 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for computer network support specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $74,690 buys what about $83,643 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 5th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($91,800).
- Atlanta$91,800
- Augusta$84,270
- Athens$80,610
- Albany$76,450
- Columbus$74,690
- Savannah$73,990
- Warner Robins$70,440
- Gainesville$67,440
- Macon$66,800
- Dalton$66,500
All Computer Network Support Specialists salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for computer network support specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($135,940).
- San Jose, CA$135,940
- Seattle, WA$119,830
- Baltimore, MD$113,410
- Kiryas Joel, NY$112,090
- San Francisco, CA$111,750
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Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Columbus: questions
How much do computer network support specialists make an hour in Columbus?
$35.91 an hour on average, and $33.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network support specialists salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network support specialists take-home pay in Columbus?
About $58,396 a year ($4,866 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,690.
Do computer network support specialists earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($81,870).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1231; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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