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Computer User Support Specialists in Illinois
Computer User Support Specialists provide technical help to people experiencing computer problems. They answer questions and resolve issues related to hardware, software, printing, email, and operating systems through phone, email, or in-person assistance In Illinois the median pay is $59,860 a year, 3% below the national median of $61,860.
$59,860median pay in Illinois, per year
$47,190–$76,660middle half earn
26,060employed in Illinois
$61,860U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceTelecommunicationsEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMechanical
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Computer User Support Specialists.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Computer User Support Specialists pay in other states
District of Columbia · $80,950California · $79,570Washington · $75,220Massachusetts · $75,070New York · $72,560Colorado · $71,900Connecticut · $70,210Wyoming · $65,100Virginia · $65,040Maryland · $64,750
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against computer user support specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 15-1232.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.