What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Support Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Desktop Support Engineer's salary?

A Desktop Support Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Desktop Support Engineer (0-2 years)earns $72,398, a Client Technologies Technician, Sr. (2-4 years)earns $87,306, a Client Technologies Manager (4+ years)earns $133,852,

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Support Engineer?

Desktop Support Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Support Engineer roles are District of Columbia $79,858, California $79,555, Massachusetts $78,495. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Support Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Support Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Desktop Support Manager: $118,200; Desktop Support Lead: $114,903; Desktop Support II: $86,977; Desktop Engineer: $74,280; Desktop Support Analyst: $67,787.

Desktop Support Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Desktop Support Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Desktop Support Engineer in Delaware is $73,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Desktop Support Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,783
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,760 to $81,805
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,130

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Desktop Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,805	$6,817	$1,573	$39
Average	$73,042	$6,087	$1,405	$35
25th Percentile	$65,760	$5,480	$1,265	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Desktop Support Engineer Salaries

A Desktop Support Engineer'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 Do Desktop Support Engineer 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 Desktop Support Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,858.
California: $79,555.
Massachusetts: $78,495.

District of Columbia $79,858 California $79,555 Massachusetts $78,495 Washington $78,206 New Jersey $78,177 Alaska $78,076 Connecticut $77,081 New York $76,677

Hawaii $75,386 Rhode Island $74,780 Maryland $74,369 Minnesota $73,806 Colorado $73,590 Illinois $73,518 Oregon $73,244 Delaware $73,042

New Hampshire $72,915 Virginia $72,631 Pennsylvania $71,801 Nevada $71,383 North Dakota $71,246 Michigan $71,030 Wisconsin $70,950 Vermont $70,792

Texas $70,352 Maine $70,323 Arizona $70,279 Ohio $70,229 Georgia $69,565 Indiana $69,234 Wyoming $69,169 Utah $69,068

Iowa $69,024 Kansas $68,678 Louisiana $68,577 North Carolina $68,541 Missouri $68,527 Florida $68,246 Montana $68,094 Nebraska $67,950

Kentucky $67,870 South Carolina $67,582 Tennessee $67,402 Idaho $67,330 New Mexico $66,803 Oklahoma $66,688 Alabama $66,262 South Dakota $65,548

Arkansas $65,159 West Virginia $64,949 Mississippi $64,322

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Support Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $72,713
Little Creek: $73,245
Magnolia: $73,140

Lincoln, DE $72,713 Little Creek, DE $73,245 Magnolia, DE $73,140 Milford, DE $72,898 Marydel, DE $73,017 Millsboro, DE $72,408 Millville, DE $72,520 Milton, DE $72,645

Nassau, DE $72,698 Ocean View, DE $72,507 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,647 Seaford, DE $72,688 Selbyville, DE $72,387 Smyrna, DE $73,296 Viola, DE $72,958 Woodside, DE $73,154

Bear, DE $72,986 Newark, DE $72,958 Claymont, DE $73,108 Delaware City, DE $73,031 Hockessin, DE $72,952 Kirkwood, DE $73,017 Middletown, DE $73,046 Montchanin, DE $72,968

New Castle, DE $72,979 Odessa, DE $73,082 Port Penn, DE $73,131 Rockland, DE $72,976 Saint Georges, DE $73,022 Townsend, DE $73,135 Winterthur, DE $72,984 Lewes, DE $72,673

Wilmington, DE $72,955 Dover, DE $73,245 Dover Afb, DE $72,859 Bethany Beach, DE $72,431 Bethel, DE $72,506 Bridgeville, DE $72,677 Camden Wyoming, DE $73,039 Cheswold, DE $73,221

Clayton, DE $73,224 Dagsboro, DE $72,381 Delmar, DE $72,264 Ellendale, DE $72,484 Felton, DE $72,892 Fenwick Island, DE $72,396 Frankford, DE $72,270 Frederica, DE $72,964

Georgetown, DE $72,353 Greenwood, DE $72,688 Harbeson, DE $72,430 Harrington, DE $72,800 Hartly, DE $73,026 Houston, DE $72,696 Kenton, DE $73,227 Laurel, DE $72,310

Yorklyn, DE $72,973

Desktop Support Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Support Engineer'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 June 01, 2026

$65,760

Average $73,042/year

$81,805

$5,480

Average $6,087/month

$6,817

$1,265

Average $1,405/week

$1,573

$32

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,805	$6,817	$1,573	$39
Average	$73,042	$6,087	$1,405	$35
25th Percentile	$65,760	$5,480	$1,265	$32

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