IT Support Specialist Salary in Australia

IT Support Specialist pay in Australia: Sydney leads, Adelaide trails

The Australia national median for a it support specialist is $136,000 a year. Among 5 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $79,600 in Adelaide to $99,600 in Sydney (1.3×).

IT support specialists keep hardware, software, and users running smoothly day to day. Common screening skills include Troubleshooting, Windows, Networking, and Ticketing.

A modeled national band runs about $99,300–$180,900 around that midpoint. Skills lists and occupation assessments gate several of the best-paid covered roles. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Australian city.

Sydney sits -27% vs the national median; Adelaide sits -41%. Relocating inside Australia for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Australia shows about 2.9% CPI in 2025. A it support specialist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and Data Scientist.