Help desk analyst salary in United States

The average salary for a Help Desk Analyst is $23.68 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 4, 2026.

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Help Desk Analyst salaries typically range between a low of $16.36 and a high of $34.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Help Desk Analyst include Los Angeles, CA at $30.07 per hour, New York, NY at $29.73 per hour, and Des Moines, IA at $26.75 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Help Desk Analyst include Airbus ($470,000 per year) and B. Riley ($150,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Help Desk Analyst salary compares to related positions:

• Senior Help Desk Analyst: Average $27.61 per hour
• Junior Help Desk Analyst: Average $23.88 per hour