How much does a IT Service Desk Director make in Dallas, TX? The average IT Service Desk Director salary in Dallas, TX is $179,420 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $167,630 and $188,570. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

IT Service Desk Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile IT Service Desk Director Salary $156,896 Dallas,TX April 24, 2024
25th Percentile IT Service Desk Director Salary $167,630 Dallas,TX April 24, 2024
50th Percentile IT Service Desk Director Salary $179,420 Dallas,TX April 24, 2024
75th Percentile IT Service Desk Director Salary $188,570 Dallas,TX April 24, 2024
90th Percentile IT Service Desk Director Salary $196,901 Dallas,TX April 24, 2024
25% $167,630 10% $156,896 90% $196,901 75% $188,570 $179,420 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The IT Service Desk Director provides mentoring and leadership to the team. Directs and oversees all aspects of an organization's technical help desk. Being an IT Service Desk Director establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality service to internal customers. Develops and optimizes processes to achieve service level requirements and performance goals. In addition, IT Service Desk Director identifies and implements help desk systems and tools to identify, document, track, and resolve reported problems. Reviews key metrics to analyze the help desk performance and identify problem areas. Manages resource planning and decision-making. Aligns help desk activities and initiatives to support and enhance the objectives of the organization. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior/top management. The IT Service Desk Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as an IT Service Desk Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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