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Telecommunications Specialist

Average Experienced Telecommunications Specialist with Telecommunications Skills Hourly Pay in Chicago, Illinois

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$36.35
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The average hourly pay for a Telecommunications Specialist is $36.35 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$0 - $36
Total Pay
$68k - $82k
Based on 7 salary profiles (last updated Jul 29 2017)
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What Do Telecommunications Specialists Do?

Telecommunications Specialist Tasks
  • Design, maintain and assess current or future telecommunications systems and equipment.
  • Detect, comprehend and initiate fixes for network problems.
  • Configure and optimize telephone systems and services, voicemail and PBX communication systems and other related systems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Telecommunications Specialist

Medical
83%
Dental
83%
Vision
83%
None
17%

Gender Breakdown for Telecommunications Specialists

Male
83.3%
Female
16.7%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Telecommunications Specialists

What is the highest pay for Telecommunications Specialists in Chicago?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Telecommunications Specialist in Chicago is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Telecommunications Specialists in Chicago?

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How can Telecommunications Specialists increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Telecommunications Specialist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Telecommunications Specialist that oversees more junior Telecommunications Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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