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Technical support salary in California (Updated 2026)

How much does a Technical Support make in California?

Average base salary

$24.72
6%
above national average
Average $24.72
Low $16.90
High $46.11

The average salary for a technical support is $24.72 per hour in California. 205 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 9, 2026).

Technical Support job openings in California

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Technical Support Short-Term
Coast Community College District4.1out of 5 stars.
California
$26 - $28 an hour
3 years ago

Highest paying companies for Technical Support in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
City of San Diego, CA
 
$224,450per year
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SM&A
 
$215,800per year
Front Porch Communities and Se...
 
$213,000per year
SysMind
 
$208,000per year
Northrop Grumman
 
$194,300per year
HERCULES
 
$175,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Technical Supports near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $42.15 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $34.92 per hour
  3. Hayward, CA
    $29.01 per hour
  4. San Diego, CA
    $27.51 per hour
  5. Perris, CA
    $25.83 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Technical Support

The average salary for a Technical Support is $24.72 per hour in California. This figure is based on 205 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 9, 2026.

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Technical Support salaries in California typically range between a low of $16.90 and a high of $46.11 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Technical Support in California include San Francisco, CA at $42.15 per hour, Los Angeles, CA at $34.92 per hour, and Hayward, CA at $29.01 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Technical Support in California include City of San Diego, CA ($224,450 per year) and SM&A ($215,800 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Technical Support salary in California compares to related positions:

  • Entry Level Tech Support: Average $21.41 per hour
  • Entry Level Technical Support: Average $18.65 per hour
  • Junior Technical Support: Average $21.26 per hour
  • Senior Technical Support: Average $56,595 per year

How much do similar professions as Technical Support get paid in California?

Entry Level Tech Support

Job openings
Average $21.41 per hour

Entry Level Technical Support

Job openings
Average $18.65 per hour

Junior Technical Support

Job openings
Average $21.26 per hour

Senior Technical Support

Job openings
Average $56,595 per year