What are the main factors that influence a Software Support Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Software Support Specialist's salary?

A Software Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Assurance Tester II (1-3 years)earns $55,021, a Software Quality Assurance Tester III (3-5 years)earns $65,670, a Software Support Specialist (5-7 years)earns $73,834, a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $122,513, a Software Quality Assurance Manager (7+ years)earns $139,800,

What are the highest paying states for a Software Support Specialist?

Software Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Software Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $80,638, California $80,332, Massachusetts $79,262. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Software Support Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Software Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,488; Software Support Manager: $127,290; Decision Support Project Specialist: $125,303; Software Support Engineer III: $113,039; Decision Support Specialist: $108,158.

Software Support Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Software Support Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Software Support Specialist in Delaware is $73,923 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Software Support Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,656
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,878 to $78,494
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,105

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Software Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,494	$6,541	$1,510	$38
Average	$73,923	$6,160	$1,422	$36
25th Percentile	$70,878	$5,906	$1,363	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Software Support Specialist Salaries

A Software Support Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Support Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,021
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,670
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,834
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,513
Expert (over 8 years): $139,800

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$55,021
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$65,670
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$73,834
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$122,513
Software ... Level Software Support Specialist	$139,800

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How Do Software Support Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Software Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,638.
California: $80,332.
Massachusetts: $79,262.

District of Columbia $80,638 California $80,332 Massachusetts $79,262 Washington $78,970 New Jersey $78,941 Alaska $78,839 Connecticut $77,834 New York $77,426

Hawaii $76,123 Rhode Island $75,511 Maryland $75,096 Minnesota $74,528 Colorado $74,309 Illinois $74,236 Oregon $73,959 Delaware $73,756

New Hampshire $73,627 Virginia $73,340 Pennsylvania $72,503 Nevada $72,080 North Dakota $71,942 Michigan $71,724 Wisconsin $71,643 Vermont $71,483

Texas $71,039 Maine $71,010 Arizona $70,966 Ohio $70,915 Georgia $70,245 Indiana $69,910 Wyoming $69,845 Utah $69,743

Iowa $69,699 Kansas $69,349 Louisiana $69,247 North Carolina $69,211 Missouri $69,196 Florida $68,912 Montana $68,759 Nebraska $68,614

Kentucky $68,534 South Carolina $68,242 Tennessee $68,060 Idaho $67,987 New Mexico $67,456 Oklahoma $67,339 Alabama $66,909 South Dakota $66,188

Arkansas $65,795 West Virginia $65,584 Mississippi $64,950

Top Paying Cities for Software Support Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $76,334
Little Creek: $75,627
Magnolia: $75,940

Lincoln, DE $76,334 Little Creek, DE $75,627 Magnolia, DE $75,940 Milford, DE $76,334 Marydel, DE $75,343 Millsboro, DE $76,334 Millville, DE $76,844 Milton, DE $76,334

Nassau, DE $76,334 Ocean View, DE $76,844 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,844 Seaford, DE $75,533 Selbyville, DE $76,844 Smyrna, DE $75,256 Viola, DE $75,940 Woodside, DE $75,722

Bear, DE $74,702 Newark, DE $74,731 Claymont, DE $74,790 Delaware City, DE $74,731 Hockessin, DE $74,790 Kirkwood, DE $74,731 Middletown, DE $75,103 Montchanin, DE $74,790

New Castle, DE $74,790 Odessa, DE $75,205 Port Penn, DE $74,528 Rockland, DE $74,790 Saint Georges, DE $74,731 Townsend, DE $75,096 Winterthur, DE $74,790 Lewes, DE $76,334

Wilmington, DE $74,790 Dover, DE $75,591 Dover Afb, DE $75,766 Bethany Beach, DE $76,844 Bethel, DE $75,533 Bridgeville, DE $76,334 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,671 Cheswold, DE $75,416

Clayton, DE $75,227 Dagsboro, DE $76,844 Delmar, DE $75,533 Ellendale, DE $76,334 Felton, DE $76,334 Fenwick Island, DE $76,844 Frankford, DE $76,844 Frederica, DE $76,334

Georgetown, DE $76,334 Greenwood, DE $76,334 Harbeson, DE $76,334 Harrington, DE $76,334 Hartly, DE $75,190 Houston, DE $76,334 Kenton, DE $75,227 Laurel, DE $75,533

Yorklyn, DE $74,790

Software Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Support Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$70,878

Average $73,923/year

$78,494

$5,906

Average $6,160/month

$6,541

$1,363

Average $1,422/week

$1,510

$34

Average $36/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,494	$6,541	$1,510	$38
Average	$73,923	$6,160	$1,422	$36
25th Percentile	$70,878	$5,906	$1,363	$34

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