IT Support Specialist salary in St. Louis, MO
Median pay, St. Louis metro
$60,940/year
about $29.30 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $49,140 – $75,200
Half of it support specialists in the St. Louis metro area earn more than $60,940 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $61,860, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $42,240 | $20.31 |
| 25th | $49,140 | $23.63 |
| Median (50th) | $60,940 | $29.30 |
| 75th | $75,200 | $36.15 |
| 90th (top earners) | $95,440 | $45.88 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a it support specialist job in the St. Louis metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $49,140 ($23.63/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $49,140 to $75,200 ($23.63 to $36.15/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $75,200 ($36.15/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Help desk roles are often tiered (Tier 1, 2, 3). Higher tiers pay more, so check which one this is.
- Certifications like CompTIA A+ or Network+ can help you start higher and move up faster.
- Ask about shifts and on-call duty, since support often covers evenings and weekends.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, St. Louis metro. Occupation: Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.