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Helpdesk technician salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Helpdesk Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.42
Average $23.42
Low $16.79
High $32.66

The average salary for a helpdesk technician is $23.42 per hour in the United States. 2.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Helpdesk Technician job openings in United States

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Help Desk Technician
John Tyler Community College4.3out of 5 stars.
Chesterfield, VA
$26 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Helpdesk Technician in United States

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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Booz Allen Hamilton
 
$101,500per year
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IntellecTechs
 
$100,537per year
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Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP
 
$100,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Helpdesk Technicians near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $28.76 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $27.88 per hour
  3. San Diego, CA
    $27.68 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $27.40 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $25.31 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 United States?

Helpdesk Technician II

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Average $58,288 per year

Helpdesk Technician III

Job openings
Average $58,289 per year

Helpdesk Technician IV

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Average $74,180 per year

Senior Helpdesk Technician

Job openings
Average $65,737 per year

Senior Helpdesk Technician II

Job openings
Average $61,678 per year