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Helpdesk technician salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Helpdesk Technician make in California?

Average base salary

$27.45
16%
above national average
Average $27.45
Low $20.42
High $36.91

The average salary for a helpdesk technician is $27.45 per hour in California. 397 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Helpdesk Technician job openings in California

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Tier 2 Help Desk Technician (H...
Grapevine MSP Technology Services3.5out of 5 stars.
Fresno, CA
$54,121 - $60,772 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Helpdesk Technician in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of Oxnard
 
$124,618per year
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Tactical Engineering & Analysi...
 
$112,500per year
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Lawrence Livermore National La...
 
$107,640per year
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Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP
 
$100,000per year
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LifeMoves
 
$93,600per year
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Foxconn Industrial Internet - ...
 
$93,143per year
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Highest paying cities for Helpdesk Technicians near California

  1. San Jose, CA
    $44.91 per hour
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $32.89 per hour
  3. Long Beach, CA
    $32.23 per hour
  4. Irvine, CA
    $29.07 per hour
  5. San Diego, CA
    $27.82 per hour

Where can a Helpdesk Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Helpdesk Technicians in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Helpdesk Technician get paid in California?

Helpdesk Technician II

Job openings
Average $63,099 per year

Helpdesk Technician III

Job openings
Average $75,089 per year

Helpdesk Technician IV

Job openings
Average $81,193 per year

Senior Helpdesk Technician

Job openings
Average $73,912 per year

Senior Helpdesk Technician II

Job openings
Average $105,286 per year