Network Support Specialist salary in Washington, DC
Based on 91 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Chantilly, Silver Spring.
Also listed as: Computer Network Support Specialist, Computer Network Support Specialists
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $66,186 |
| 25th | $82,285 |
| 50th (median) | $95,900 |
| 75th | $109,300 |
| 90th | $130,800 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $65,562 | $53,018 | $83,750 | 22 |
| FY2021 | $78,187 | $55,000 | $91,894 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $81,896 | $64,406 | $137,018 | 34 |
| FY2023 | $90,344 | $68,682 | $128,393 | 26 |
| FY2024 | $78,000 | $70,000 | $116,519 | 30 |
| FY2025 | $82,643 | $68,538 | $97,693 | 34 |
| FY2026 | $103,200 | $89,000 | $111,600 | 57 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Network Support Specialist salary of $95,900 is worth about $88,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Network Support Specialists in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $92,400 in May 2025 (5,100 employed). The H-1B median here is $95,900, 4% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $107,200 | 37 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 6 |
| HCLTech | too few | 5 |
| Asiacom Americas | too few | 4 |
| China Telecom (Americas) | too few | 4 |
| Meta | too few | 2 |
| Advanity Technologies | too few | 2 |
| Firstnet Global | too few | 2 |
| University of Maryland College Park | too few | 2 |
| Urban One | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $99,840 | 45 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $83,288 | 26 |
| Senior · Level III | $104,500 | 14 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $66,186 | $99,840 | 45 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $78,000 | $83,288 | 26 |
| Senior · Level III | $98,384 | $104,500 | 14 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.