Career comparison
IT Support Specialist vs Senior Software Engineer
Compensation, growth, stability, and remote flexibility — side by side.
IT Support Specialist
$62,000
Moderate Career • 53/100
Senior Software Engineer
$175,000
Elite Career • 88/100
Side-by-side metrics
| Metric | IT Support Specialist | Senior Software Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | Business Operations | Technology |
| National median | $62,000 | $175,000 |
| Entry (p10) | $42,000 | $120,000 |
| Top 10% (p90) | $95,000 | $280,000 |
| Growth outlook | Average | Much faster than average |
| Typical education | Associate degree | Bachelor's degree |
| Remote score | 60/100 | 88/100 |
| Career Opportunity | 53/100 (Moderate Career) | 88/100 (Elite Career) |
Opportunity dimensions
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IT Support Specialist score
53/100
Moderate
53
Moderate Career
Senior Software Engineer score
88/100
Excellent
88
Elite Career