Service Desk Team Leader Salary in the United States

How much does a Service Desk Team Leader make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Service Desk Team Leader in the United States is $39,708 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Service Desk Team Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,542
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,840 to $42,762
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,319
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Service Desk Team Leader Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $42,762 $3,563 $822 $21
Average $39,708 $3,309 $764 $19
25th Percentile $35,840 $2,987 $689 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Service Desk Team Leader Salaries

A Service Desk Team Leader'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Service Desk Team Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Service Desk Team Leader'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): $40,514
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,185
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,481
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,049
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,738
Levels Salary
Service D... Level Service Desk Team Leader$40,514
Patient R... Level Service Desk Team Leader$45,185
Senior Pa... Level Service Desk Team Leader$50,481
Admitting... Level Service Desk Team Leader$58,049
Admitting... Level Service Desk Team Leader$88,738
$40,514 0 yr
$45,185 < 2 yrs
$50,481 2-4 yrs
$58,049 5-8 yrs
$88,738 > 8 yrs
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How Do Service Desk Team Leader 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 Service Desk Team Leaders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $43,965.
  • California: $43,798.
  • Massachusetts: $43,214.

Top Paying Cities for Service Desk Team Leaders

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: $50,084
  • San Francisco: $49,591
  • Oakland: $48,491

What Skills Can Increase a Service Desk Team Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.58% 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.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 2.66% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Appointment Scheduling (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Appointment scheduling software or meeting scheduling tools allows businesses and professionals to manage appointments and bookings.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.58%
Patient Care 2.66%
Appointment Scheduling 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Service Desk Team Leader's salary.
  • Physical Rehabilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 74%.
  • Showing Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Physical Rehabilitation
$69,092
74%
Showing Empathy
$51,620
30%
Initiative
$43,282
9%
Managed Care
$43,282
9%
Coordination
$42,885
8%
Process Improvement
$42,090
6%
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How Education impacts a Service Desk Team Leader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Service Desk Team Leaders enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Service Desk Team Leader with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $39,556 and $41,784).

Service Desk Team Leader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Service Desk Team Leader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.6%
High School 53.3%
Associates 21.8%
Bachelors 19.1%
Masters 2.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Service Desk Team Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Service Desk Team Leader'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Service Desk Team Leader

Salaries for a Service Desk Team Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,284 in 2023 to around $44,521 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Service Desk Team Leader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Service Desk Team Leader Over Time

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2023
$46,284
2024
$45,652
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$44,521
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2024 $45,652
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