What are the main factors that influence a Junior Generalist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Junior Generalist's salary?

A Junior Generalist's salary grows with experience: a Junior Generalist (0-2 years)earns $62,969, a Technical Customer Support Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $72,563, a Technical Customer Support Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $85,193, a Technical Customer Support Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $107,613, a Technical Customer Support Team Leader (7+ years)earns $76,512,

What are the highest paying states for a Junior Generalist?

Junior Generalist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Junior Generalist roles are District of Columbia $67,704, California $67,447, Massachusetts $66,548. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Junior Generalist roles make?

Salaries for Junior Generalist level roles vary by specialization: IT Generalist: $81,325; Security Generalist: $81,232; Finance Generalist: $73,907; Junior Human Resources Generalist: $73,381; HR Generalist: $71,722.

How do different companies affect a Junior Generalist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Junior Generalist roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Junior Generalist Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Generalist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Generalist in the United States is $61,149 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Junior Generalist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,458
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,412 to $68,639
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,457

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Junior Generalist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,639	$5,720	$1,320	$33
Average	$61,149	$5,096	$1,176	$29
25th Percentile	$52,412	$4,368	$1,008	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Junior Generalist Salaries

A Junior Generalist'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 Junior Generalist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Generalist'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): $62,969
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,563
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,193
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,613
Expert (over 8 years): $76,512

Levels	Salary
Junior Ge... Level Junior Generalist	$62,969
Technical... Level Junior Generalist	$72,563
Technical... Level Junior Generalist	$85,193
Technical... Level Junior Generalist	$107,613
Technical... Level Junior Generalist	$76,512

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How Do Junior Generalist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Junior Generalists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,704.
California: $67,447.
Massachusetts: $66,548.

District of Columbia $67,704

California $67,447

Massachusetts $66,548

Washington $66,303

New Jersey $66,279

Alaska $66,193

Connecticut $65,350

New York $65,007

Hawaii $63,913

Rhode Island $63,399

Maryland $63,050

Minnesota $62,573

Colorado $62,390

Illinois $62,329

Oregon $62,096

Delaware $61,925

New Hampshire $61,818

Virginia $61,577

Pennsylvania $60,873

Nevada $60,519

North Dakota $60,403

Michigan $60,219

Wisconsin $60,152

Vermont $60,017

Texas $59,644

Maine $59,620

Arizona $59,583

Ohio $59,540

Georgia $58,978

Indiana $58,697

Wyoming $58,642

Utah $58,556

Iowa $58,519

Kansas $58,226

Louisiana $58,140

North Carolina $58,110

Missouri $58,097

Florida $57,859

Montana $57,730

Nebraska $57,608

Kentucky $57,541

South Carolina $57,296

Tennessee $57,143

Idaho $57,082

New Mexico $56,636

Oklahoma $56,538

Alabama $56,177

South Dakota $55,572

Arkansas $55,242

West Virginia $55,064

Mississippi $54,532

Top Paying Cities for Junior Generalists

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: $77,127
San Francisco: $76,282
Oakland: $74,675

San Jose, CA $77,127

San Francisco, CA $76,282

Oakland, CA $74,675

New York, NY $70,406

Paramus, NJ $69,550

Queens Village, NY $69,547

Passaic, NJ $69,489

Bergenfield, NJ $69,483

Stamford, CT $69,349

Huntington, NY $69,324

Newark, NJ $68,872

Bridgeport, CT $68,743

Vallejo, CA $68,621

New Brunswick, NJ $68,596

Petaluma, CA $68,560

Middlesex, NJ $68,444

Somerset, NJ $68,401

Santa Cruz, CA $68,321

Boston, MA $67,948

Monterey, CA $67,734

Seattle, WA $67,594

Santa Rosa, CA $67,581

Los Angeles, CA $67,563

Juneau, AK $67,404

Washington, DC $67,337

Orange, CA $67,119

Santa Ana, CA $66,958

Long Beach, CA $66,897

Anaheim, CA $66,884

Anchorage, AK $66,854

Santa Maria, CA $66,670

Everett, WA $66,658

Danbury, CT $66,443

Bremerton, WA $66,358

Tacoma, WA $66,138

New Suffolk, NY $66,137

Sacramento, CA $66,120

Santa Barbara, CA $66,053

Trenton, NJ $65,985

San Diego, CA $65,985

Brockton, MA $65,918

Fairbanks, AK $65,768

Lompoc, CA $65,612

Lowell, MA $65,563

Ventura, CA $65,551

Nashua, NH $65,539

Stockton, CA $65,533

Modesto, CA $65,087

Poughkeepsie, NY $64,952

Olympia, WA $64,836

Kennewick, WA $64,836

New Haven, CT $64,811

Lawrence, MA $64,591

Hartford, CT $64,530

Riverside, CA $64,518

New Bedford, MA $64,457

Richland, WA $64,457

Bakersfield, CA $64,371

San Bernardino, CA $64,347

New Britain, CT $64,341

Atlantic City, NJ $64,341

New London, CT $64,316

Norwich, CT $64,298

Portsmouth, NH $64,286

Boulder, CO $64,156

Portland, OR $64,072

Worcester, MA $64,065

Minneapolis, MN $63,876

Philadelphia, PA $63,790

Honolulu, HI $63,588

Saint Paul, MN $63,559

Vineland, NJ $63,546

Providence, RI $63,368

Chicago, IL $63,191

Bellingham, WA $63,118

Springfield, MA $63,069

Baltimore, MD $63,050

Chico, CA $62,897

Pittsfield, MA $62,732

Manchester, NH $62,616

Spokane, WA $62,347

Denver, CO $62,341

Albany, NY $62,054

Troy, NY $62,029

Nassau, NY $61,964

Schenectady, NY $61,901

Wilmington, DE $61,852

Burlington, VT $61,766

Salem, OR $61,742

Portland, ME $61,552

Yakima, WA $61,491

Rochester, MN $61,301

Reno, NV $61,271

Fresno, CA $61,271

Milwaukee, WI $61,216

Detroit, MI $61,155

Ann Arbor, MI $61,144

Allentown, PA $61,136

Colorado Springs, CO $61,032

Syracuse, NY $61,002

Carson City, NV $61,002

Houston, TX $60,916

Eugene, OR $60,886

Gary, IN $60,812

Springfield, OR $60,763

Bismarck, ND $60,751

Galveston, TX $60,708

Medford, OR $60,617

Fort Collins, CO $60,592

Concord, NH $60,562

Austin, TX $60,543

Mesa, AZ $60,415

Reading, PA $60,409

Phoenix, AZ $60,403

Dallas, TX $60,384

Saint Cloud, MN $60,326

Madison, WI $60,244

Utica, NY $60,078

Rochester, NY $59,981

Des Moines, IA $59,975

Raleigh, NC $59,968

Atlanta, GA $59,877

Battle Creek, MI $59,858

Salt Lake City, UT $59,840

Lancaster, PA $59,748

Harrisburg, PA $59,663

Kansas City, MO $59,602

Champaign, IL $59,589

Kansas City, KS $59,589

Fort Worth, TX $59,583

Columbus, OH $59,573

Boca Raton, FL $59,559

Pittsburgh, PA $59,534

Richmond, VA $59,510

Indianapolis, IN $59,498

Cleveland, OH $59,491

Las Vegas, NV $59,418

Cincinnati, OH $59,418

Petersburg, VA $59,326

Huntsville, AL $59,235

Lansing, MI $59,194

Lebanon, PA $59,186

Pueblo, CO $59,180

Appleton, WI $59,161

Buffalo, NY $59,137

Dayton, OH $59,118

Racine, WI $59,106

Charlotte, NC $59,100

Saint Louis, MO $59,082

York, PA $59,045

Elkhart, IN $59,045

Gastonia, NC $59,033

Billings, MT $59,019

Beaumont, TX $59,002

Lorain, OH $58,990

Benton Harbor, MI $58,978

Toledo, OH $58,966

Binghamton, NY $58,935

Rock Hill, SC $58,929

Rockford, IL $58,898

Springfield, IL $58,874

Elyria, OH $58,868

Fargo, ND $58,868

Flagstaff, AZ $58,825

Fort Lauderdale, FL $58,788

Duluth, MN $58,752

Miami, FL $58,752

Cheyenne, WY $58,709

Grand Forks, ND $58,709

Bangor, ME $58,574

Cedar Rapids, IA $58,507

Durham, NC $58,481

Louisville, KY $58,476

Grand Rapids, MI $58,464

Hialeah, FL $58,458

Casper, WY $58,372

Scranton, PA $58,299

New Orleans, LA $58,281

Virginia Beach, VA $58,275

Akron, OH $58,244

Peoria, IL $58,165

Sarasota, FL $58,152

Nashville, TN $58,110

Omaha, NE $58,110

Green Bay, WI $58,110

Baton Rouge, LA $58,079

Charleston, SC $58,067

Jamestown, NY $58,036

Davenport, IA $58,036

Tucson, AZ $58,006

Saint Petersburg, FL $57,969

Tampa, FL $57,957

Evansville, IN $57,920

Port Arthur, TX $57,920

Bradenton, FL $57,895

Santa Fe, NM $57,785

Orlando, FL $57,675

Clearwater, FL $57,657

Canton, OH $57,529

La Crosse, WI $57,529

Albuquerque, NM $57,492

Newport News, VA $57,486

High Point, NC $57,467

Ogden, UT $57,443

Corpus Christi, TX $57,394

Norfolk, VA $57,357

Laramie, WY $57,357

Rock Island, IL $57,321

Saginaw, MI $57,308

Jacksonville, FL $57,302

Salisbury, NC $57,290

Boise, ID $57,278

Moline, IL $57,247

Fort Myers, FL $57,229

Memphis, TN $57,217

Tulsa, OK $57,186

Waterloo, IA $57,149

Spartanburg, SC $57,088

Lincoln, NE $57,058

Fort Wayne, IN $57,046

Provo, UT $57,039

Cedar Falls, IA $56,966

San Antonio, TX $56,942

Greensboro, NC $56,917

South Bend, IN $56,911

Savannah, GA $56,844

Muskegon, MI $56,819

Birmingham, AL $56,813

Winston Salem, NC $56,783

Lake Charles, LA $56,636

Anderson, IN $56,624

Lexington, KY $56,605

Augusta, GA $56,587

Greenville, SC $56,587

Lima, OH $56,538

Wichita, KS $56,532

Tuscaloosa, AL $56,532

Columbia, SC $56,477

Springfield, OH $56,465

Asheville, NC $56,367

Bloomington, IN $56,324

Knoxville, TN $56,104

Shreveport, LA $56,098

Wilmington, NC $56,018

Roanoke, VA $56,018

Topeka, KS $55,908

Frankfort, KY $55,901

Oklahoma City, OK $55,859

Chillicothe, OH $55,835

Longview, TX $55,829

Melbourne, FL $55,823

Sioux Falls, SD $55,725

Mobile, AL $55,719

Terre Haute, IN $55,694

Altoona, PA $55,657

Amarillo, TX $55,615

Killeen, TX $55,596

Fayetteville, AR $55,547

Chattanooga, TN $55,529

Sioux City, IA $55,474

Idaho Falls, ID $55,462

Lynchburg, VA $55,413

Gainesville, FL $55,333

Portsmouth, OH $55,303

Little Rock, AR $55,291

Lafayette, LA $55,266

Youngstown, OH $55,266

Daytona Beach, FL $55,229

Clarksville, TN $55,223

Pensacola, FL $55,217

Temple, TX $55,213

Hopkinsville, KY $55,034

Erie, PA $55,022

Florence, SC $54,997

Charleston, WV $54,899

Great Falls, MT $54,869

Macon, GA $54,783

Tallahassee, FL $54,777

Fayetteville, NC $54,765

Waco, TX $54,752

Helena, MT $54,710

Pine Bluff, AR $54,686

Vincennes, IN $54,612

Lubbock, TX $54,587

Alamogordo, NM $54,551

Twin Falls, ID $54,496

Rapid City, SD $54,477

Jackson, MS $54,367

Huntington, WV $54,363

Greenville, MS $54,361

Parkersburg, WV $54,299

Montgomery, AL $54,288

Wichita Falls, TX $54,227

Springfield, MO $54,227

Biloxi, MS $54,196

Monroe, LA $54,135

Johnstown, PA $54,092

Sumter, SC $54,068

Columbus, GA $54,061

Pascagoula, MS $53,945

Abilene, TX $53,945

Kingsport, TN $53,786

Albany, GA $53,786

Gulfport, MS $53,768

Alexandria, LA $53,566

Fort Smith, AR $53,413

El Paso, TX $53,248

Las Cruces, NM $52,973

Harlingen, TX $52,818

Pocatello, ID $52,808

Florence, AL $52,728

Brownsville, TX $52,716

Mcallen, TX $52,588

Dothan, AL $52,502

Columbus, MS $52,139

Altus, OK $51,854

Lawton, OK $51,738

Pierre, SD $51,518

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Generalist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.94% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
VMware (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Applying the VMware software to develop multiple virtual computer systems within a single server.
Logistics (Mentioned in 0.92% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	22.94%
VMware	1.81%
Logistics	0.92%

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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Junior Generalist's salary.

Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
VMware: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Analysis	$71,544	17%
VMware	$70,321	15%
Insight	$67,263	10%
Presentation	$67,263	10%
Leadership	$66,652	9%
Consulting	$66,040	8%

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Junior Generalist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Junior Generalist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Junior Generalist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Junior Generalist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Junior Generalist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$73,378	$35.0	20%
Biotechnology	$70,321	$34.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$67,263	$32.0	10%
Business Services	$67,263	$32.0	10%
Software & Networking	$65,429	$31.0	7%

Junior Generalist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Generalist'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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$52,412

Average $61,149/year

$68,639

$4,368

Average $5,096/month

$5,720

$1,008

Average $1,176/week

$1,320

$25

Average $29/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,639	$5,720	$1,320	$33
Average	$61,149	$5,096	$1,176	$29
25th Percentile	$52,412	$4,368	$1,008	$25

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Salary Trends for Junior Generalist

Salaries for a Junior Generalist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $54,203 in 2023 to around $54,361 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Generalist salary trends, .

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The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Junior Generalist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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