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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Helpdesk?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Helpdesk roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Helpdesk's salary?

A Helpdesk's salary grows with experience: a Help Desk Support Specialist I (0-1 years)earns $50,039, a Helpdesk (1-3 years)earns $58,095, a Help Desk Support Specialist III (3-5 years)earns $65,758, a Help Desk Support Specialist IV (5-7 years)earns $72,491, a Help Desk Supervisor (7+ years)earns $81,437,

What are the highest paying states for a Helpdesk?

Helpdesk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Helpdesk roles are District of Columbia $66,579, California $66,326, Massachusetts $65,442. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Helpdesk roles make?

Salaries for Helpdesk level roles vary by specialization: Helpdesk Manager: $119,922; Helpdesk Supervisor: $81,358; Helpdesk Coordinator: $65,927; Helpdesk Lead: $62,887; Helpdesk Technician: $61,168.

Helpdesk Salary in Maine

How much does a Helpdesk make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Helpdesk in Maine is $58,629 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,511
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,208 to $65,896
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,272

10% $48,272

50% (Median) $58,629

90% $72,511

Helpdesk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,896	$5,491	$1,267	$32
Average	$58,629	$4,886	$1,127	$28
25th Percentile	$53,208	$4,434	$1,023	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Helpdesk Salaries

A Helpdesk'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 Helpdesk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Helpdesk'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): $50,039
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,095
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,758
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,491
Expert (over 8 years): $81,437

Levels	Salary
Help Desk... Level Helpdesk	$50,039
Helpdesk Level Helpdesk	$58,095
Help Desk... Level Helpdesk	$65,758
Help Desk... Level Helpdesk	$72,491
Help Desk... Level Helpdesk	$81,437

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How Do Helpdesk 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 Helpdesks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,579.
California: $66,326.
Massachusetts: $65,442.

District of Columbia $66,579 California $66,326 Massachusetts $65,442 Washington $65,202 New Jersey $65,178 Alaska $65,093 Connecticut $64,264 New York $63,927

Hawaii $62,850 Rhode Island $62,345 Maryland $62,003 Minnesota $61,534 Colorado $61,353 Illinois $61,293 Oregon $61,065 Delaware $60,896

New Hampshire $60,790 Virginia $60,553 Pennsylvania $59,862 Nevada $59,513 North Dakota $59,399 Michigan $59,218 Wisconsin $59,152 Vermont $59,020

Texas $58,653 Maine $58,629 Arizona $58,593 Ohio $58,551 Georgia $57,998 Indiana $57,721 Wyoming $57,667 Utah $57,583

Iowa $57,547 Kansas $57,258 Louisiana $57,174 North Carolina $57,144 Missouri $57,132 Florida $56,897 Montana $56,771 Nebraska $56,651

Kentucky $56,585 South Carolina $56,344 Tennessee $56,194 Idaho $56,134 New Mexico $55,695 Oklahoma $55,599 Alabama $55,244 South Dakota $54,648

Arkansas $54,324 West Virginia $54,149 Mississippi $53,626

Top Paying Cities for Helpdesks

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:

Freedom: $57,701
Harmony: $57,675
Hartland: $57,751

Freedom, ME $57,701

Harmony, ME $57,675

Hartland, ME $57,751

Hinckley, ME $57,805

Jackman, ME $57,526

Kingfield, ME $57,853

Liberty, ME $57,807

Madison, ME $57,930

Monroe, ME $57,617

Morrill, ME $57,717

Newport, ME $57,625

New Portland, ME $57,943

New Sharon, ME $57,873

New Vineyard, ME $57,908

Norridgewock, ME $57,909

North Anson, ME $57,944

North Vassalboro, ME $58,048

Oakland, ME $57,929

Oquossoc, ME $57,735

Palmyra, ME $57,662

Phillips, ME $57,758

Pittsfield, ME $57,755

Plymouth, ME $57,632

Rangeley, ME $57,772

Portland, ME $60,529

Falmouth, ME $60,392

South Portland, ME $60,529

Cape Elizabeth, ME $60,409

Peaks Island, ME $60,467

Cumberland Foreside, ME $60,333

Auburn, ME $59,249

Andover, ME $57,756

Bethel, ME $57,853

Bryant Pond, ME $58,069

Buckfield, ME $58,328

Canton, ME $57,962

Durham, ME $59,623

Danville, ME $59,427

Dixfield, ME $57,842

Dryden, ME $57,909

East Andover, ME $57,774

East Dixfield, ME $57,936

East Livermore, ME $58,278

East Poland, ME $59,319

Stoneham, ME $58,095

East Wilton, ME $58,044

Greene, ME $58,795

Hanover, ME $57,804

Hebron, ME $58,741

Jay, ME $57,948

Lewiston, ME $59,217

Lisbon, ME $59,404

Lisbon Falls, ME $59,313

Livermore, ME $58,182

Livermore Falls, ME $58,145

Greenwood, ME $58,146

Mechanic Falls, ME $59,142

Mexico, ME $57,899

Minot, ME $58,922

Monmouth, ME $58,608

New Gloucester, ME $59,663

Newry, ME $57,697

North Jay, ME $57,920

Leeds, ME $58,466

North Monmouth, ME $58,522

North Turner, ME $58,425

North Waterford, ME $58,365

Norway, ME $58,552

Oxford, ME $58,866

Paris, ME $58,668

Poland, ME $59,329

Roxbury, ME $57,716

Rumford, ME $57,865

Sabattus, ME $58,958

South Paris, ME $58,587

Turner, ME $58,589

Wayne, ME $58,323

Weld, ME $57,759

West Bethel, ME $57,807

Bowdoin, ME $58,950

West Minot, ME $58,837

West Paris, ME $58,354

Peru, ME $57,985

West Poland, ME $59,283

Sumner, ME $58,168

Wilton, ME $57,911

Augusta, ME $58,073

Coopers Mills, ME $58,152

Dresden, ME $58,630

East Winthrop, ME $58,253

Farmingdale, ME $58,414

Gardiner, ME $58,520

Randolph, ME $58,414

Hallowell, ME $58,341

Jefferson, ME $57,952

Kents Hill, ME $58,071

Litchfield, ME $58,693

Manchester, ME $58,185

Mount Vernon, ME $57,931

Whitefield, ME $58,185

Palermo, ME $57,856

Sebasco Estates, ME $59,566

Readfield, ME $58,169

Saint Albans, ME $57,706

South Bristol, ME $58,672

Squirrel Island, ME $58,867

Trevett, ME $58,909

Waldoboro, ME $57,941

Walpole, ME $58,579

Washington, ME $57,796

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $58,972

Southport, ME $59,103

Wiscasset, ME $58,805

Woolwich, ME $58,944

Ellsworth, ME $57,561

Addison, ME $57,490

Gouldsboro, ME $57,541

Bar Harbor, ME $57,650

Beals, ME $57,555

Bernard, ME $57,670

Birch Harbor, ME $57,597

Blue Hill, ME $57,622

Brooklin, ME $57,623

Brooksville, ME $57,622

Calais, ME $57,469

Cherryfield, ME $57,404

Columbia Falls, ME $57,401

Corea, ME $57,544

Cranberry Isles, ME $57,557

Cutler, ME $57,405

Deer Isle, ME $57,676

Dennysville, ME $57,351

East Blue Hill, ME $57,624

East Machias, ME $57,405

Eastport, ME $57,575

Franklin, ME $57,548

Frenchboro, ME $57,525

Grand Lake Stream, ME $57,316

Hancock, ME $57,633

Harborside, ME $57,612

Harrington, ME $57,529

Hulls Cove, ME $57,651

Isle Au Haut, ME $57,525

Islesford, ME $57,645

Jonesboro, ME $57,452

Jonesport, ME $57,504

Little Deer Isle, ME $57,669

Lubec, ME $57,433

Bass Harbor, ME $57,671

Machias, ME $57,463

Machiasport, ME $57,490

Meddybemps, ME $57,315

Milbridge, ME $57,552

Mount Desert, ME $57,607

Northeast Harbor, ME $57,645

Sullivan, ME $57,556

Pembroke, ME $57,404

Perry, ME $57,457

Princeton, ME $57,312

Prospect Harbor, ME $57,603

Robbinston, ME $57,392

Salsbury Cove, ME $57,658

Sargentville, ME $57,639

Seal Cove, ME $57,609

Seal Harbor, ME $57,629

Sedgwick, ME $57,632

Sorrento, ME $57,609

Southwest Harbor, ME $57,660

Steuben, ME $57,520

Stonington, ME $57,681

Sunset, ME $57,482

Surry, ME $57,621

Swans Island, ME $57,570

Wesley, ME $57,241

Whiting, ME $57,389

Winter Harbor, ME $57,553

Baileyville, ME $57,371

Houlton, ME $57,252

Ashland, ME $57,169

Benedicta, ME $57,042

Blaine, ME $57,237

Bridgewater, ME $57,102

Caribou, ME $57,355

Clayton Lake, ME $57,251

Crouseville, ME $57,288

Eagle Lake, ME $57,233

Easton, ME $57,297

Estcourt Station, ME $57,274

Fort Fairfield, ME $57,326

Fort Kent, ME $57,351

Fort Kent Mills, ME $57,303

Frenchville, ME $57,368

Grand Isle, ME $57,289

Island Falls, ME $57,048

Limestone, ME $57,310

Madawaska, ME $57,463

Mapleton, ME $57,220

Richmond, ME $58,725

South China, ME $57,914

South Gardiner, ME $58,591

Vienna, ME $57,826

Windsor, ME $57,882

Winthrop, ME $58,418

Bangor, ME $57,601

Abbot, ME $57,611

Aurora, ME $57,298

Bradford, ME $57,574

Bradley, ME $57,576

Brewer, ME $57,598

Brookton, ME $57,104

Brownville, ME $57,409

Brownville Junction, ME $57,763

Bucksport, ME $57,594

Burlington, ME $57,388

Greenbush, ME $57,520

Carmel, ME $57,603

Castine, ME $57,722

Charleston, ME $57,585

Danforth, ME $57,199

Dover Foxcroft, ME $57,618

Corinth, ME $57,596

Eddington, ME $57,582

Holden, ME $57,587

East Millinocket, ME $57,347

East Orland, ME $57,588

Etna, ME $57,615

Exeter, ME $57,606

Frankfort, ME $57,604

Greenville, ME $57,272

Greenville Junction, ME $57,460

Guilford, ME $57,596

Hampden, ME $57,602

Howland, ME $57,464

Hudson, ME $57,591

Kenduskeag, ME $57,597

Kingman, ME $57,139

Lagrange, ME $57,532

Lambert Lake, ME $57,206

Lee, ME $57,375

Levant, ME $57,600

Lincoln, ME $57,371

Mattawamkeag, ME $57,184

Medway, ME $57,199

Milford, ME $57,567

Millinocket, ME $57,113

Milo, ME $57,517

Monson, ME $57,605

Olamon, ME $57,537

Old Town, ME $57,576

Orono, ME $57,592

Orient, ME $57,144

Orland, ME $57,588

Orrington, ME $57,595

Passadumkeag, ME $57,504

Penobscot, ME $57,589

Rockwood, ME $57,360

Sangerville, ME $57,645

Sebec, ME $57,553

Shirley Mills, ME $57,570

Springfield, ME $57,224

Stetson, ME $57,609

Stillwater, ME $57,594

Topsfield, ME $57,153

Vanceboro, ME $57,202

Waite, ME $57,232

West Enfield, ME $57,490

Winn, ME $57,261

Winterport, ME $57,602

Wytopitlock, ME $57,059

Bath, ME $59,353

Alna, ME $58,407

Boothbay, ME $58,804

Boothbay Harbor, ME $58,937

Bristol, ME $58,449

Chamberlain, ME $58,549

Damariscotta, ME $58,412

East Boothbay, ME $58,847

Friendship, ME $58,074

Georgetown, ME $59,277

Isle Of Springs, ME $58,806

Bremen, ME $58,287

Newcastle, ME $58,436

New Harbor, ME $58,641

Nobleboro, ME $58,204

Edgecomb, ME $58,635

Pemaquid, ME $58,584

Phippsburg, ME $59,516

Cushing, ME $57,884

Round Pond, ME $58,438

Sandy Point, ME $57,600

Searsmont, ME $57,737

Searsport, ME $57,609

Shawmut, ME $57,984

Skowhegan, ME $57,857

Smithfield, ME $57,888

Solon, ME $57,857

Stockton Springs, ME $57,600

Stratton, ME $57,809

Strong, ME $57,859

Temple, ME $57,837

West Forks, ME $57,503

Thorndike, ME $57,659

Troy, ME $57,642

Unity, ME $57,715

Vassalboro, ME $57,892

West Farmington, ME $58,060

Berwick, ME $61,535

Cape Neddick, ME $62,004

Eliot, ME $62,825

Kittery, ME $63,007

Kittery Point, ME $62,534

North Berwick, ME $61,060

Ogunquit, ME $61,615

South Berwick, ME $62,155

York, ME $62,510

York Beach, ME $62,210

York Harbor, ME $62,526

Acton, ME $59,318

Alfred, ME $60,158

Bailey Island, ME $59,912

Bar Mills, ME $60,062

Biddeford, ME $60,082

Biddeford Pool, ME $60,083

Bowdoinham, ME $58,908

Bridgton, ME $58,808

Brownfield, ME $58,756

Brunswick, ME $59,604

Bustins Island, ME $60,025

Cape Porpoise, ME $60,351

Casco, ME $59,507

Center Lovell, ME $58,374

Chebeague Island, ME $60,157

Cliff Island, ME $60,288

Cornish, ME $59,433

Cumberland Center, ME $60,219

Denmark, ME $58,747

East Baldwin, ME $59,585

Lebanon, ME $60,577

East Parsonsfield, ME $59,120

Sebago, ME $59,433

East Waterboro, ME $59,885

Freeport, ME $59,915

Fryeburg, ME $58,452

Gorham, ME $60,166

Gray, ME $59,800

Harrison, ME $58,485

Hiram, ME $59,249

Hollis Center, ME $59,960

Kennebunk, ME $60,396

Kennebunkport, ME $60,168

Parsonsfield, ME $59,118

Limerick, ME $59,666

Limington, ME $59,650

Long Island, ME $60,390

Lovell, ME $58,290

Moody, ME $61,139

Naples, ME $59,260

Newfield, ME $59,568

North Bridgton, ME $58,838

North Waterboro, ME $59,781

Windham, ME $60,106

Ocean Park, ME $60,129

Old Orchard Beach, ME $60,169

Orrs Island, ME $59,861

Porter, ME $58,919

Pownal, ME $59,822

Scarborough, ME $60,372

Raymond, ME $59,695

Saco, ME $60,133

Sanford, ME $60,439

Sebago Lake, ME $59,650

Shapleigh, ME $59,878

South Casco, ME $59,730

South Freeport, ME $59,885

Harpswell, ME $59,850

South Windham, ME $60,218

Springvale, ME $60,087

Standish, ME $59,899

Steep Falls, ME $59,771

Topsham, ME $59,399

Waterboro, ME $59,997

Waterford, ME $58,422

Wells, ME $61,020

West Baldwin, ME $59,479

Westbrook, ME $60,388

Buxton, ME $60,066

West Kennebunk, ME $60,365

West Newfield, ME $59,276

Yarmouth, ME $60,163

North Yarmouth, ME $60,037

Mars Hill, ME $57,294

Monticello, ME $57,178

New Limerick, ME $57,215

New Sweden, ME $57,292

Oakfield, ME $57,156

Oxbow, ME $56,923

Patten, ME $56,960

Perham, ME $57,253

Portage, ME $57,223

Presque Isle, ME $57,369

Saint Agatha, ME $57,341

Saint David, ME $57,329

Saint Francis, ME $57,252

Sheridan, ME $57,184

Sherman, ME $57,099

Stacyville, ME $57,028

Sinclair, ME $57,234

Smyrna Mills, ME $57,063

Wallagrass, ME $57,297

Stockholm, ME $57,242

Van Buren, ME $57,313

Washburn, ME $57,291

Westfield, ME $57,212

Rockland, ME $57,852

Camden, ME $57,846

Glen Cove, ME $57,827

Hope, ME $57,825

Islesboro, ME $57,676

Lincolnville, ME $57,724

Lincolnville Center, ME $57,725

Matinicus, ME $57,628

Monhegan, ME $58,243

North Haven, ME $57,668

Owls Head, ME $57,746

Port Clyde, ME $58,069

Rockport, ME $57,832

South Thomaston, ME $57,747

Spruce Head, ME $57,781

Tenants Harbor, ME $57,948

Thomaston, ME $57,789

Union, ME $57,822

Vinalhaven, ME $57,668

Warren, ME $57,761

West Rockport, ME $57,839

Waterville, ME $57,967

Albion, ME $57,875

Anson, ME $57,914

Athens, ME $57,753

Belfast, ME $57,724

Belgrade, ME $57,856

Belgrade Lakes, ME $57,797

Bingham, ME $57,748

Brooks, ME $57,629

Burnham, ME $57,686

Cambridge, ME $57,674

Canaan, ME $57,769

Caratunk, ME $57,638

China Village, ME $58,033

Clinton, ME $57,789

Corinna, ME $57,629

Detroit, ME $57,648

Dexter, ME $57,706

Dixmont, ME $57,621

East Newport, ME $57,627

East Vassalboro, ME $57,926

Eustis, ME $57,576

Fairfield, ME $57,887

Farmington, ME $57,933

Garland, ME $57,599

Farmington Falls, ME $58,027

Helpdesk Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Helpdesk roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Helpdesk positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Helpdesk as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Helpdesk

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$64,492	$31.0	10%
Biotechnology	$64,492	$31.0	10%
Business Services	$64,492	$31.0	10%
Chemicals	$64,492	$31.0	10%
Construction	$64,492	$31.0	10%

Helpdesk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Helpdesk'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.

$53,208

Average $58,629/year

$65,896

$4,434

Average $4,886/month

$5,491

$1,023

Average $1,127/week

$1,267

$26

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,896	$5,491	$1,267	$32
Average	$58,629	$4,886	$1,127	$28
25th Percentile	$53,208	$4,434	$1,023	$26

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