Turnover Cost: Computer Network Support Specialists, California
Verified cost of employee turnover for the selected Computer Network Support Specialists population in California, United States, drawn from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025-may).
Computer Network Support Specialists · California, United States
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Estimated from a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual mean wage of $88,760 for Computer Network Support Specialists in California, United States (2025-may), multiplied by the 0.5×–2× cost of replacing an employee reported by SHRM and Gallup. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the wage, not the cost — the range is a planning estimate, and a real figure depends on time-to-fill, ramp-up, and lost productivity.
How Computer Network Support Specialists compares in California, United States
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What this means
In California, computer network support specialists have an annual mean wage of $88,760 per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each departure in this role sets off a chain of costs: recruiting, training, lost productivity while the position sits vacant or while the newcomer ramps up. SHRM's research indicates replacement costs of 50% to 200% of salary, which translates to an estimated $44,400 to $177,500 for this position. Your organization's real cost depends on market conditions and how efficiently you onboard new talent.
Estimated cost of turnover: Computer Network Support Specialists vs regional average
| Measure | Computer Network Support Specialists | Regional average |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost of turnover | $88,760 | $104,696 |