--- title: "IT Support Specialist Jobs in Washington, DC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/washington-dc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- IT Support Specialist market brief · Washington, DC # IT Support Specialist Jobs in Washington, DC 285 IT support specialist openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 134 employers, led by GDIT, Contact Government Services (CGS), and 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,400–$112,100 a year (median $83,200), from the 72% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 35% of openings. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=IT+Support+Specialist+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Browse all IT Support Specialist markets](/jobs/it-support-specialist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 285 : Live IT support specialist openings currently tracked in the Washington market. **Companies hiring** : 134 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $83,200 : 72% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/washington-dc/entry-level)101 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/washington-dc/mid-level)79 jobs [Senior](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/washington-dc/senior)32 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/washington-dc/lead)48 jobs Washington's IT support specialist market is led by entry-level openings, with 101 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 285 Hiring employers 134 Salary coverage 72% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 165 69 companies · $74,760 median Established employers 77 34 companies · $110,000 median Top of market 16 12 companies · $145,731 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $62,400 P50 $83,200 P75 $112,100 P90 $150,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live IT support specialist listings in Washington - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=IT+Support+Specialist+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare IT support specialist opportunities in Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 285 live roles tracked in this market. - 134 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=IT+Support+Specialist+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/it-support-specialist) ## A practical market plan for IT Support Specialist in Washington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 285 IT support specialist openings across 134 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 101 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers GDIT is one of the most active visible employers, with 19 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Washington market view into active employers and representative IT support specialist openings Employer activity · 134 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![GDIT logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.ctfassets.net%2Fszx3os6exj55%2F2fxJQSlHqIY0jvAjS6XBVj%2F4b8d5f535409f950d507f958132e7b11%2FGDIT-ContactUs-2880x640px-09202023-v1.jpg%3Fw%3D1200%26h%3D630%26fit%3Dfill%26q%3D72) GDITStartups & growing teams19Open roles](/company/gdit)[![Contact Government Services (CGS) logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcgsfederal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F10%2FLOGO-2.jpg&sig=p0RozqUzN617IQRCwnv78I26qmFLbTl3ssFRDi4pg4k) Contact Government Services (CGS)Startups & growing teams12Open roles](/company/contact-government-services-cgs) 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United StatesStartups & growing teams10Open roles [![Leidos logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leidos.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Flp%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=oc2bIpX-p4d_KE6joQmsIm3uAAgcqHo3wdVaTrywiPg) LeidosEstablished employers10Open roles](/company/leidos)[![Power3 Solutions logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpower3.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=uTTUFllH8nyVEyN-1u_zBgr-T-Jqbcqq8iRxhOiXddM) Power3 SolutionsStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/power3-solutions)[![Peraton logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peraton.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fcropped-favicon_512x5112_bw-01-180x180.png&sig=exa1D96IzdgtyAJJ7Kj2X68J7byCNpPnMez9sERbEGo) PeratonEstablished employers7Open roles](/company/peraton) Empower AI Inc.Startups & growing teams6Open roles ![KGS logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dkgs.com%26sz%3D128) KGSStartups & growing teams5Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 285 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Senior Network and Computer Systems AdministratorSeniorDecisionPoint | CortekArlington, Virginia](/job/senior-network-and-computer-systems-administrator-at-decisionpoint-17ef321f-a6e6-5ea6-8d32-8773e1657272)[Linux/UNIX Systems AdministratorMid-levelEmpower AI Inc.Washington, District of Columbia$96,050](/job/linux-unix-systems-administrator-at-empower-ai-inc-258d89f5-2aea-5872-8bad-312ffdaeb623)[Systems Administrator - T2Mid-levelAcuity Inc.Washington, District of Columbia$95,000](/job/systems-administrator-t2-at-acuity-inc-a63d73c6-9271-52c0-a84f-e2fe57218936)[Systems Administrator - T1Entry-levelAcuity Inc.Washington, District of Columbia$70,000](/job/systems-administrator-t1-at-acuity-inc-7a408e60-d9a7-5a26-96be-cedf29f131f8)[Desktop Support Technician IIMid-levelTekSynapWashington, District of Columbia$61,000](/job/desktop-support-technician-ii-at-teksynap-eb2dba02-85ef-584b-b07f-4940d60494ff)[Desktop Support Technician I - JuniorEntry-levelTekSynapWashington, District of Columbia$50,000](/job/desktop-support-technician-i-junior-at-teksynap-22f1b037-3c54-56af-bf3d-2b4e581de818)[IT Support SpecialistEntry-levelSystems Planning and AnalysisAlexandria, Virginia$70,000](/job/it-support-specialist-at-systems-planning-and-analysis-12760a2d-e9c2-5d55-bd33-ae6181d8625e)[Desktop Support Technician I - MidMid-levelTekSynapWashington, District of Columbia$56,000](/job/desktop-support-technician-i-mid-at-teksynap-ac237fbb-e795-5a44-8e5b-0601d000dd59) [Explore all 285 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=IT+Support+Specialist+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC) ## IT Support Specialist jobs in Washington: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many IT support specialist jobs are open in Washington? Metaintro tracks 285 live IT support specialist openings from 134 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do IT support specialist jobs in Washington pay? The median posted salary is $83,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,400 to $112,100. Based on the 72% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most IT support specialist openings in Washington? Entry-level roles lead with 101 openings. Experience level is known for 91% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for IT support specialist jobs in Washington? GDIT, Contact Government Services (CGS), 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States, and Leidos have the most open IT support specialist roles here right now, out of 134 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare IT Support Specialist demand around Washington. [Baltimore, MD](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/baltimore-md)[Richmond, VA](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/richmond-va)[Philadelphia, PA](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/philadelphia-pa)[Allentown, PA](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/allentown-pa)[Virginia Beach, VA](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/virginia-beach-va)[Toms River, NJ](/jobs/it-support-specialist/locations/toms-river-nj) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Washington market. 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