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Hourly Wage for Technical Support Engineer V Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Technical Support Engineer V?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Technical Support Engineer V in the United States is $72, which translates to an annual salary of about $150,622.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70 to $78 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68 per hour
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Technical Support Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $161,898 $13,492 $3,113 $78
Average $150,622 $12,552 $2,897 $72
25th Percentile $145,577 $12,131 $2,800 $70
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Support Engineer V Salaries

A Technical Support Engineer V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Technical Support Engineer V Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Support Engineer V's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $148,589
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $148,965
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $149,116
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,869
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,471
Levels Salary
Entry Level Technical Support Engineer V$148,589
Intermediate Level Technical Support Engineer V$148,965
Senior Level Technical Support Engineer V$149,116
Specialist Level Technical Support Engineer V$149,869
Expert Level Technical Support Engineer V$150,471
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$149,116 2-4 yrs
$149,869 5-8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Technical Support Engineer Vs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $189,980
  • San Francisco: $188,112
  • Oakland: $183,940

Technical Support Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Support Engineer V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$145,577
Average $150,622/year
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75th Percentile $161,898 $13,492 $3,113 $78
Average $150,622 $12,552 $2,897 $72
25th Percentile $145,577 $12,131 $2,800 $70

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FAQ about Technical Support Engineer V

1. What are the responsibilities of Technical Support Engineer V?

Provides technical support to troubleshoot issues and engineer solutions for an organization's products or systems. Communicates with system users and stakeholders to define and isolate the issue and deliver technical solutions. Maintains IT infrastructure to ensure optimal function of software, hardware, and network systems. Documents bugs, fixes, and changes or updates to technical documentation for future reference. Creates diagnostic tools and performs regular testing to maintain and enhance overall system performance. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience.

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