How much does a Help Desk Support Specialist IV make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Help Desk Support Specialist IV salary in Philadelphia, PA is $78,341 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $70,733 and $87,450. 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. 

Help Desk Support Specialist IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist IV Salary $63,806 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist IV Salary $70,733 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist IV Salary $78,341 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist IV Salary $87,450 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Help Desk Support Specialist IV Salary $95,743 Philadelphia,PA March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Help Desk Support Specialist IV

Help Desk Support Specialist IV responds to end-user requests for technical assistance by phone, email, or ticketing system. Troubleshoots and resolves basic computer, application, system, device, access, or performance issues. Being a Help Desk Support Specialist IV uses established processes and procedures to document, track, and resolve reported problems and to meet operational service levels and standards. Utilizes product information or solution database to research, troubleshoot, and deliver solutions. Additionally, Help Desk Support Specialist IV advises users on the methods, steps, and actions to resolve and avoid future issues and provides documentation as needed. Escalates problems to appropriate levels or teams to achieve issue resolution. May support installs or upgrades of software or devices, set up user profiles, or re-set passwords. Fulfills all service level standards for response time and quality. May require an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Help Desk Support Specialist IV independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Help Desk Support Specialist IV typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Help Desk Support Specialist IV, the upper level is Help Desk Supervisor and then progresses to Help Desk Senior Supervisor.

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Help Desk Support Specialist IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Help Desk Support Specialist IV, the highest Help Desk Support Specialist IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Help Desk Support Specialist IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Help Desk Support Specialist IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Help Desk Support Specialist IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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