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Desktop support technician salary in United States

How much does a Desktop Support Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$25.00
Average $25.00
Low $17.34
High $36.06

The average salary for a desktop support technician is $25.00 per hour in the United States. 7.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 20, 2026).

Desktop Support Technician job openings in United States

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Computer Desktop Support Speci...
ASAP/NetSource2.4out of 5 stars.
Brooklyn, NY
$24 - $26 an hour
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Desktop Support Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Epic Games
 
$225,709per year
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Arrowstreet Capital LP
 
$215,000per year
T. Rowe Price
 
$190,200per year
Bridgewater Associates
 
$187,500per year
County of San Mateo
 
$182,905per year
Pueo Business Solutions
 
$178,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Desktop Support Technicians near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $30.29 per hour
  2. Baltimore, MD
    $26.43 per hour
  3. Boston, MA
    $25.73 per hour
  4. Breinigsville, PA
    $25.66 per hour
  5. Detroit, MI
    $24.55 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Desktop Support Technician

The average salary for a Desktop Support Technician is $25.00 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 7.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 20, 2026.

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Desktop Support Technician salaries typically range between a low of $17.34 and a high of $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Desktop Support Technician include New York, NY at $30.29 per hour, Baltimore, MD at $26.43 per hour, and Boston, MA at $25.73 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Desktop Support Technician include Epic Games ($225,709 per year) and Arrowstreet Capital LP ($215,000 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 compares to related positions:

  • Desktop Support Technician II: Average $27.24 per hour
  • Junior Desktop Support Technician: Average $21.72 per hour
  • Senior Desktop Support Technician: Average $32.19 per hour

How much do similar professions as Desktop Support Technician get paid in United States?

Desktop Support Technician II

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Average $27.24 per hour

Junior Desktop Support Technician

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Average $21.72 per hour

Senior Desktop Support Technician

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Average $32.19 per hour