Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Desktop Support make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$52,435 / yrTotal Pay
$49,210 / yrBase Pay
$3,226 / yrAdditional Pay

$52,435

 / yr
$35K$80K
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The estimated total pay for a Desktop Support is $52,435 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $49,210 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 $3,226 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Helpdesk Technician

$49,915 /yr
Helpdesk Technician
$60,050 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Desktop Support in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Desktop Support in United States. Employers include Rocket Companies, IBM and NTT DATA.

1
Rocket Companies
$78,823/yr
2
IBM
$76,913/yr
10
Kforce
$56,965/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For a Desktop Support in United States

The top 4 paying industries for a Desktop Support in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $60,410, Healthcare with a median total pay of $58,863, Information Technology with a median total pay of $56,110 and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $55,875.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$60,410

    5% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$58,863

    3% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$56,110

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$55,875

    2% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Desktop Support are Rocket Companies, Navy Federal Credit Union, and AmeriSave Mortgage.

Rocket CompaniesRocket Companies$78,823/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?

Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.

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IT Help Desk Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$48,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Help Desk Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$14

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Help Desk Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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IT Helpdesk Technician

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$18

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
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IT Helpdesk Technician

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$63,009

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
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Help Desk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$3,500

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Help Desk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Help Desk

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
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Help Desk Analyst

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$19

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday

Desktop Support pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Desktop Support is $49,210 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Desktop Support salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1351 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Desktop Support employees.

The highest salary for a Desktop Support in United States is $74,018 per year.

The lowest salary for a Desktop Support in United States is $32,717 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Desktop Support or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Desktop Support.