Content has loaded

Desktop support technician salary in California, 2026

How much does a Desktop Support Technician make in California?

Average base salary

$27.39
10%
above national average
Average $27.39
Low $18.83
High $39.85

The average salary for a desktop support technician is $27.39 per hour in California. 846 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Desktop Support Technician job openings in California

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Desktop Support Engineer I
The Wonderful Company LLC3.2out of 5 stars.
Del Rey, CA
$25 - $27 an hour
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Desktop Support Technician in California

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
County of San Mateo
 
$182,905per year
View company
City and County of San Francis...
 
$132,717per year
View company
Denken Solutions Inc
 
$132,393per year
View company
City of San Jose
 
$127,455per year
View company
VanderHouwen
 
$124,800per year
View company
Addison Group
 
$124,800per year
View company

Highest paying cities for Desktop Support Technicians near California

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $31.77 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $28.71 per hour
  3. Santa Clara, CA
    $28.50 per hour
  4. Sacramento, CA
    $28.25 per hour
  5. Carlsbad, CA
    $27.41 per hour

Where can a Desktop Support Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Desktop Support Technicians in different locations
vs

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

Desktop Support Technician II

Job openings
Average $28.49 per hour

Junior Desktop Support Technician

Job openings
Average $22.52 per hour

Senior Desktop Support Technician

Job openings
Average $39.47 per hour