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Updated Dec 13, 2021
How much does a Help Desk make?
Updated Dec 13, 2021
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$61,909 / yrTotal Pay
$43,192 / yrBase Pay
$18,717 / yrAdditional Pay
$61,909
/ yr$29K$277K
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The estimated total pay for a Help Desk is $61,909 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $43,192 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $18,717 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Helpdesk Technician?
$68,891 /yr
Helpdesk Technician$78,386 /yr
Senior Helpdesk Technician$70,265 /yr
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What is the total pay trajectory for Helpdesk Technician?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Helpdesk Technician | $68,891 /yr |
| Senior Helpdesk Technician | $78,386 /yr |
| Lead Helpdesk Technician | $70,265 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Help Desk at different companies?
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$56,244
/ yr
$4,353
/ mo
$4,146
/ mo
$3,631
/ mo
$52,896
/ yr
$60,696
/ yr
$48,818
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$3,563
/ mo
$3,607
/ mo
$4,663
/ mo
$49,241
/ yr
$47,847
/ yr
$4,693
/ mo
$3,817
/ mo
$4,149
/ mo$50,242
/ yr
$4,647
/ mo
$6,167
/ mo
$4,200
/ mo
$58,072
/ yrDownload as data table
Help Desk Salaries
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Recent help desk Salaries
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Job Title
Location
Total Pay
Basic Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
Submitted
Date of Time
Help Desk Technician
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$51,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Help Desk Technician
United States of America
| <1 year
$19
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
<1 year
Yesterday
IT Help Desk Technician
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$22
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Help Desk Analyst
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$15
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Help Desk Technician
United States of America
| <1 year
$15
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
<1 year
Yesterday
Help Desk Analyst
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$50,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Helpdesk Technician
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$58,000
/yr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Help Desk Technician
United States of America
| 1-3 years
$28
/hr
SubmittedYesterday
1-3 years
Yesterday
Help Desk pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Help Desk is $43,192 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Help Desk salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1294 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Help Desk employees.
The highest salary for a Help Desk in United States is $67,133 per year.
The lowest salary for a Help Desk in United States is $27,789 per year.
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