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How much does a IT Service Desk Senior Manager make in the United States? The average IT Service Desk Senior Manager salary in the United States is $151,520 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $134,890 and $167,390. 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 Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile IT Service Desk Senior Manager Salary $119,749 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile IT Service Desk Senior Manager Salary $134,890 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile IT Service Desk Senior Manager Salary $151,520 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile IT Service Desk Senior Manager Salary $167,390 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile IT Service Desk Senior Manager Salary $181,839 US March 26, 2024
25% $134,890 10% $119,749 90% $181,839 75% $167,390 $151,520 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The IT Service Desk Senior Manager provides mentoring and leadership to the team. Manages all aspects and operations of an organization's technical help desk. Being an IT Service Desk Senior Manager identifies and implements help desk systems and tools to identify, document, track, and resolve reported problems. Assists in the development of processes and procedures to achieve service level requirements and performance goals, and produce high-quality service to internal customers. In addition, IT Service Desk Senior Manager reviews key metrics to analyze the help desk performance, identify problem areas, and make recommendations for improvement. Engages in resource planning and decision-making. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The IT Service Desk Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as an IT Service Desk Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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