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Desktop support technician salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Desktop Support Technician make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$25.23
same
as national average
Average $25.23
Low $16.20
High $42.77

The average salary for a desktop support technician is $25.23 per hour in Chicago, IL. 91 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 13, 2026).

Desktop Support Technician job openings in Chicago, IL

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Desktop Support Specialist - E...
SDI Presence4out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$21.15 - $24.04 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Desktop Support Technician in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Vedder Price
 
$124,125per year
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Real Soft, Inc.
 
$114,972per year
OppFi
 
$108,500per year
HUB International
 
$100,833per year
CPS, Inc.
 
$100,000per year
CIM GROUP
 
$97,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Desktop Support Technicians near Chicago, IL

  1. Bannockburn, IL
    $32.17 per hour
  2. North Chicago, IL
    $29.76 per hour
  3. East Peoria, IL
    $26.90 per hour
  4. Chicago, IL
    $25.23 per hour
  5. Rockford, IL
    $24.12 per hour

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The average salary for a Desktop Support Technician is $25.23 per hour in Chicago, IL. This figure is based on 91 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 13, 2026.

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Desktop Support Technician salaries in Chicago, IL typically range between a low of $16.20 and a high of $42.77 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Desktop Support Technician in Chicago, IL include Bannockburn, IL at $32.17 per hour, North Chicago, IL at $29.76 per hour, and East Peoria, IL at $26.90 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Desktop Support Technician in Chicago, IL include Vedder Price ($124,125 per year) and Real Soft, Inc. ($114,972 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Desktop Support Technician salary in Chicago, IL compares to related positions:

  • Desktop Support Technician II: Average $26.10 per hour
  • Junior Desktop Support Technician: Average $22.84 per hour
  • Senior Desktop Support Technician: Average $26.31 per hour

How much do similar professions as Desktop Support Technician get paid in Chicago, IL?

Desktop Support Technician II

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Average $26.10 per hour

Junior Desktop Support Technician

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Average $22.84 per hour

Senior Desktop Support Technician

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Average $26.31 per hour