Computer Network Support Specialists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,640 or more. The middle half of computer network support specialists in Boston earn between $76,900 and $113,100.
- $59K10th
- $77K25th
- $89KMedian
- $113K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,260 | $7,855 | $45.32 |
| Median | $88,950 | $7,412 | $42.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,900 | $6,408 | $36.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,100 | $9,425 | $54.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Support Specialists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Computer network support specialists in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($94,110) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($81,870). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $76,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $94,260 | $88,950 | $58,950 | $134,640 | 1,700 |
| Massachusetts | $94,110 | $88,650 | $60,980 | $134,250 | 1,980 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $94,260, a single filer in Boston takes home about $70,749 a year, or $5,896 a month and $2,721 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $75,142 | $6,262 |
| Working in MA | $70,749 | $5,896 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for computer network support specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $94,260 buys what about $87,063 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Support Specialists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$94,260
- Springfield$87,690
- Worcester$86,980
All Computer Network Support Specialists salaries in Massachusetts
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Computer Network Support Specialists salary in Boston: questions
How much do computer network support specialists make an hour in Boston?
$45.32 an hour on average, and $42.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network support specialists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network support specialists take-home pay in Boston?
About $70,749 a year ($5,896 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,260. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do computer network support specialists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.