Median / Average Pay ($)
- $29.24 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $25.07 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $21.92 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $24.05 / hour (Talent.com)
Services Provided
- Managed IT Service – Providing outsourced tech support or services (e.g., network monitoring, help desk support, updates) to companies in order to enable the client to concentrate on other goals.
- Cloud Computing – Improving a client’s processing power and storage capabilities by hosting applications such as those found through Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), thus promoting cost efficiency, allowing remote work, and remaining scalable.
- Cybersecurity – Protecting networks, software environments, and information from data breaches and other security threats like hacking, phishing, and malware using tools ranging from compliance auditing to penetration testing to firewall management.
- IT Support and Help Desk – Ensuring the proper implementation and use of a client’s technological infrastructure (e.g., networking), often requiring troubleshooting, installations, upgrades, and periodic system maintenance.
- Software and Applications – Delivering innovative solutions to a client’s goals with custom software solutions, specialized mobile apps, or API development; often requiring various targeted tasks ranging from system integration to website development.