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IT Specialist salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 68 open job postings for IT Specialist roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest IT Specialist postings in California

  1. IT SpecialistApple One · Santa Barbara, CA · $35.00–$45.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. IT Specialist - Dana Point, CA (140) | Sign-On Bonus OpportunityFive-Star AudioVisual · Dana Point, CA · $55K–$60K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. IT Specialist, Information TechnologyAvantus · San Diego, CA · $123K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  4. IT Specialist (DATAMGT)US Defense Microelectronics Activity · North Highlands, CA · $99.2K–$153K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. IT Specialist (DATAMGT)Defense Microelectronics Activity · California · $99.2K–$153K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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IT Specialist pay in other places

  1. United States$103K median, $75.6K–$124K typical, 471 postingsUnited States: middle half $75.6K–$124K, median $103K
  2. District of Columbia$118K median, $103K–$154K typical, 34 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $103K–$154K, median $118K
  3. Texas$73.8K median, $73K–$103K typical, 33 postingsTexas: middle half $73K–$103K, median $73.8K
  4. Washington, DC$118K median, $103K–$154K typical, 32 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $103K–$154K, median $118K
  5. Virginia$95K median, $72.5K–$126K typical, 28 postingsVirginia: middle half $72.5K–$126K, median $95K
  6. Maryland$109K median, $95.7K–$130K typical, 21 postingsMaryland: middle half $95.7K–$130K, median $109K
  7. Michigan$111K median, $55K–$111K typical, 19 postingsMichigan: middle half $55K–$111K, median $111K
  8. Florida$89K median, $85K–$113K typical, 17 postingsFlorida: middle half $85K–$113K, median $89K

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Questions and answers

How much does a IT Specialist make in California?

The median posted base pay for IT Specialist jobs in California is $104K a year, from 68 job postings with pay at 50 companies.

What is the typical IT Specialist pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $79.4K–$133K. The top 10% list $140K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $68.5K or less.

How does California pay compare with all IT Specialist jobs?

The median here is $104K, against $103K across all 509 postings for the role.

How many IT Specialist jobs in California list pay?

68 open postings at 50 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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