Help Desk Technician Salary in the US

$42,550
per year
per month
$3,550
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,200/year
Bonus
$100/month

Help Desk Technician - Average Salary

The average salary for a Help Desk Technician is $42,550 per year ($3,550 per month), which is $10,940 (-20%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Help Desk Technician can expect an average starting salary of $31,680. The highest salaries can exceed $65,620.
$31,680
Low
$42,550
Average salary
$65,620
High
$2,640
Low
$3,550
Average salary
$5,470
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$34,900
$69,820
Salary$31,680 - 65,620
Bonus$0 - 4,200
Total Pay$31,680 - 69,820
$0
$2,910
$5,820
Salary$2,640 - 5,470
Bonus$0 - 350
Total Pay$2,640 - 5,820

Help Desk Technician Salary Range

Low
$31,680
Average salary
$42,550
Senior
$51,430
High
$65,620
Low
$2,640
Average salary
$3,550
Senior
$4,290
High
$5,470

Help Desk Technician - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Help Desk Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $35,210 per year. A mid level Help Desk Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $38,720, while a Senior Help Desk Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $50,340. Help Desk Technicians with more than 20 years of experience earn $56,280 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Help Desk Technician

Late Career▲ +32%
Senior▲ +18%
Average Salary$42,550/year
Mid Level▼ -9%
Entry Level▼ -17%

Gender Breakdown

Female
16%
Male
84%

Help Desk Technician - Jobs by Location

Help Desk Technician - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Help Desk Technician jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Help Desk Technician

How much does a Help Desk Technician make in the US?
A Help Desk Technician in the US earns an average of $42,550 gross per year, which is about $3,550 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Help Desk Technician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Help Desk Technician in the US?
The starting salary of a Help Desk Technician in the US is around $31,680 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Help Desk Technician in the US?
The highest salary of a Help Desk Technician in the US can reach and exceed $65,620 gross per year.
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