What are the main factors that influence a Help Desk Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change A Help Desk Analyst's salary?

A Help Desk Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Help Desk Support Specialist I (0-1 years)earns $52,431, a Help Desk Support Specialist II (1-3 years)earns $60,837, a Help Desk Analyst (3-5 years)earns $68,840, a Help Desk Support Specialist IV (5-7 years)earns $75,917, a Help Desk Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,311,

What are the highest paying states for a Help Desk Analyst?

Help Desk Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Help Desk Analyst roles are District of Columbia $76,214, California $75,925, Massachusetts $74,913. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Help Desk Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Help Desk Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Help Desk Engineer: $113,927; Help Desk Analyst I: $67,687; Junior Help Desk Analyst: $67,319; Help Desk Analyst II: $59,443; Senior Help Desk Analyst: $58,782.

Help Desk Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Help Desk Analyst make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Help Desk Analyst in Delaware is $69,709 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Help Desk Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,279
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,146 to $81,523
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,082

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Help Desk Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,523	$6,794	$1,568	$39
Average	$69,709	$5,809	$1,341	$34
25th Percentile	$64,146	$5,346	$1,234	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Help Desk Analyst Salaries

A Help Desk Analyst'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 Help Desk Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Help Desk Analyst'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): $52,431
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,837
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,840
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,917
Expert (over 8 years): $85,311

Levels	Salary
Help Desk... Level Help Desk Analyst	$52,431
Help Desk... Level Help Desk Analyst	$60,837
Help Desk... Level Help Desk Analyst	$68,840
Help Desk... Level Help Desk Analyst	$75,917
Help Desk... Level Help Desk Analyst	$85,311

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How Do Help Desk Analyst 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 Help Desk Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,214.
California: $75,925.
Massachusetts: $74,913.

District of Columbia $76,214 California $75,925 Massachusetts $74,913 Washington $74,637 New Jersey $74,610 Alaska $74,514 Connecticut $73,564 New York $73,178

Hawaii $71,946 Rhode Island $71,368 Maryland $70,975 Minnesota $70,439 Colorado $70,232 Illinois $70,163 Oregon $69,902 Delaware $69,709

New Hampshire $69,588 Virginia $69,317 Pennsylvania $68,525 Nevada $68,126 North Dakota $67,995 Michigan $67,788 Wisconsin $67,713 Vermont $67,561

Texas $67,141 Maine $67,114 Arizona $67,073 Ohio $67,024 Georgia $66,391 Indiana $66,074 Wyoming $66,012 Utah $65,916

Iowa $65,875 Kansas $65,544 Louisiana $65,448 North Carolina $65,414 Missouri $65,400 Florida $65,131 Montana $64,987 Nebraska $64,849

Kentucky $64,773 South Carolina $64,498 Tennessee $64,326 Idaho $64,257 New Mexico $63,755 Oklahoma $63,645 Alabama $63,238 South Dakota $62,557

Arkansas $62,185 West Virginia $61,986 Mississippi $61,387

Top Paying Cities for Help Desk Analysts

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: $72,146
Little Creek: $71,478
Magnolia: $71,774

Lincoln, DE $72,146 Little Creek, DE $71,478 Magnolia, DE $71,774 Milford, DE $72,146 Marydel, DE $71,209 Millsboro, DE $72,146 Millville, DE $72,627 Milton, DE $72,146

Nassau, DE $72,146 Ocean View, DE $72,627 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,627 Seaford, DE $71,388 Selbyville, DE $72,627 Smyrna, DE $71,127 Viola, DE $71,774 Woodside, DE $71,567

Bear, DE $70,604 Newark, DE $70,631 Claymont, DE $70,686 Delaware City, DE $70,631 Hockessin, DE $70,686 Kirkwood, DE $70,631 Middletown, DE $70,982 Montchanin, DE $70,686

New Castle, DE $70,686 Odessa, DE $71,079 Port Penn, DE $70,439 Rockland, DE $70,686 Saint Georges, DE $70,631 Townsend, DE $70,975 Winterthur, DE $70,686 Lewes, DE $72,146

Wilmington, DE $70,686 Dover, DE $71,444 Dover Afb, DE $71,609 Bethany Beach, DE $72,627 Bethel, DE $71,388 Bridgeville, DE $72,146 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,519 Cheswold, DE $71,278

Clayton, DE $71,099 Dagsboro, DE $72,627 Delmar, DE $71,388 Ellendale, DE $72,146 Felton, DE $72,146 Fenwick Island, DE $72,627 Frankford, DE $72,627 Frederica, DE $72,146

Georgetown, DE $72,146 Greenwood, DE $72,146 Harbeson, DE $72,146 Harrington, DE $72,146 Hartly, DE $71,065 Houston, DE $72,146 Kenton, DE $71,099 Laurel, DE $71,388

Yorklyn, DE $70,686

Help Desk Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Help Desk Analyst'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 February 01, 2026

$64,146

Average $69,709/year

$81,523

$5,346

Average $5,809/month

$6,794

$1,234

Average $1,341/week

$1,568

$31

Average $34/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,523	$6,794	$1,568	$39
Average	$69,709	$5,809	$1,341	$34
25th Percentile	$64,146	$5,346	$1,234	$31

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