How fast can a computer network support specialists search fill?

23 to 35 days, 2 to 3x faster than a typical contingency search, per the recruiting provider's published figures.

What if the hire does not work out?

A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.

Hiring Computer Network Support Specialists

Employers across the 91 metro areas we have BLS OEWS wage data for pay computer network support specialists a median of $48,310 to $124,130 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A search through recruitlocalpros runs Tier I to Tier VI, $6,240 to $54,340, set by seniority, never by location or salary. Our vetted recruiting partner handles sourcing, screening and placement end to end.

What do computer network support specialists do?

Back up network data.
Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
Document network support activities.
Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.

Core tasks, O*NET OnLine, 15-1231.00.

What does it take to become one?

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

O*NET Job Zone 4, SVP (7.0 to < 8.0). O*NET OnLine.

Employers commonly list experience with Border Gateway Protocol BGP, Firewall software, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Windows Server for this role.

What do computer network support specialists get paid?

BLS OEWS, May 2025 publishes a wage for computer network support specialists in 91 of the metro areas in this build. The median ranges from $48,310 to $124,130 a year depending on the metro, with a midpoint of $74,960. This is what employers pay, place of work, not a single national figure and not what any one person takes home.

BLS OEWS, BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 15-1231.

What does hiring one cost?

The same as any role: tier, not location or salary, sets the fee. Across all six tiers the published range is $6,240 to $54,340 per search. For scale, the highest published median for computer network support specialists in this build is $124,130. A contingency firm hiring at that level would bill roughly $24,826 to $37,239 on the first year salary alone, 20 to 30%.

Frequently asked

How fast can a computer network support specialists search fill?: 23 to 35 days, 2 to 3x faster than a typical contingency search, per the recruiting provider's published figures.
What if the hire does not work out?: A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.

Price a computer network support specialists search

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