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 $55,649, a Helpdesk (1-3 years)earns $64,607, a Help Desk Support Specialist III (3-5 years)earns $73,130, a Help Desk Support Specialist IV (5-7 years)earns $80,617, a Help Desk Supervisor (7+ years)earns $90,567,

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 Washington

How much does a Helpdesk make in Washington?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Helpdesk in Washington is $65,202 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,640
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,173 to $73,283
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,683

10% $53,683

50% (Median) $65,202

90% $80,640

Helpdesk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,283	$6,107	$1,409	$35
Average	$65,202	$5,433	$1,254	$31
25th Percentile	$59,173	$4,931	$1,138	$28

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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): $55,649
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,607
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,130
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,617
Expert (over 8 years): $90,567

Levels	Salary
Help Desk... Level Helpdesk	$55,649
Helpdesk Level Helpdesk	$64,607
Help Desk... Level Helpdesk	$73,130
Help Desk... Level Helpdesk	$80,617
Help Desk... Level Helpdesk	$90,567

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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:

Auburn: $65,122
Federal Way: $65,093
Bellevue: $66,431

Auburn, WA $65,122

Federal Way, WA $65,093

Bellevue, WA $66,431

Black Diamond, WA $64,774

Bothell, WA $66,117

Burton, WA $65,213

Carnation, WA $65,140

Duvall, WA $65,354

Edmonds, WA $65,909

Enumclaw, WA $63,827

Fall City, WA $65,431

Hobart, WA $65,179

Issaquah, WA $65,658

Kenmore, WA $66,254

Kent, WA $65,179

Kirkland, WA $66,389

Lynnwood, WA $65,775

Maple Valley, WA $65,122

Medina, WA $66,450

Mercer Island, WA $66,427

Mountlake Terrace, WA $65,952

North Bend, WA $64,488

Pacific, WA $65,084

Preston, WA $65,533

Ravensdale, WA $64,601

Redmond, WA $66,294

Redondo, WA $65,167

Renton, WA $65,882

Rollingbay, WA $65,645

Seahurst, WA $66,003

Snoqualmie, WA $64,978

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $63,059

Vashon, WA $65,260

Woodinville, WA $65,893

Sammamish, WA $66,067

Mill Creek, WA $65,485

Seattle, WA $66,470

Bainbridge Island, WA $65,739

Everett, WA $65,550

Acme, WA $62,150

Anacortes, WA $62,736

Blakely Island, WA $62,306

Arlington, WA $64,631

Baring, WA $64,127

Bellingham, WA $62,069

Blaine, WA $61,939

Bow, WA $62,215

Burlington, WA $62,561

Clearlake, WA $62,914

Clinton, WA $65,360

Concrete, WA $62,244

Conway, WA $63,878

Coupeville, WA $64,193

Custer, WA $62,012

Darrington, WA $62,271

Deer Harbor, WA $62,342

Deming, WA $62,130

Eastsound, WA $62,100

Everson, WA $62,024

Ferndale, WA $62,041

Freeland, WA $65,008

Friday Harbor, WA $62,458

Gold Bar, WA $64,263

Granite Falls, WA $64,544

Greenbank, WA $64,804

Hamilton, WA $62,777

Index, WA $63,300

La Conner, WA $63,052

Lake Stevens, WA $65,541

North Lakewood, WA $65,117

Langley, WA $65,210

Lopez Island, WA $62,594

Lummi Island, WA $62,075

Lyman, WA $62,754

Lynden, WA $62,014

Maple Falls, WA $61,992

Marblemount, WA $62,122

Marysville, WA $65,553

Monroe, WA $65,012

Mount Vernon, WA $63,166

Mukilteo, WA $65,522

Nooksack, WA $62,015

Oak Harbor, WA $63,482

Olga, WA $62,182

Orcas, WA $62,294

Point Roberts, WA $61,809

Camano Island, WA $64,503

Rockport, WA $61,289

Sedro Woolley, WA $62,594

Shaw Island, WA $62,401

Silvana, WA $65,008

Skykomish, WA $62,996

Snohomish, WA $65,319

Stanwood, WA $64,766

Startup, WA $64,624

Sultan, WA $64,673

Sumas, WA $61,994

Waldron, WA $62,099

Anderson Island, WA $64,597

Ashford, WA $63,385

Beaver, WA $61,650

Bremerton, WA $65,256

Silverdale, WA $65,147

Brinnon, WA $64,451

Buckley, WA $64,676

Burley, WA $65,035

Carbonado, WA $64,114

Carlsborg, WA $62,973

Chimacum, WA $64,433

Clallam Bay, WA $61,659

Dupont, WA $64,476

Eatonville, WA $63,946

Gig Harbor, WA $64,819

Elbe, WA $63,578

Forks, WA $61,760

Fox Island, WA $64,992

Glenoma, WA $62,666

Graham, WA $64,656

Port Hadlock, WA $64,414

Hansville, WA $65,011

Indianola, WA $65,888

Joyce, WA $61,895

Kapowsin, WA $64,425

Keyport, WA $65,363

Kingston, WA $65,493

La Grande, WA $63,857

Lakebay, WA $64,662

La Push, WA $61,878

Longbranch, WA $64,390

Sumner, WA $64,957

Manchester, WA $65,782

Milton, WA $65,057

Mineral, WA $62,932

Morton, WA $62,740

Neah Bay, WA $61,730

Nordland, WA $64,561

Olalla, WA $65,110

Orting, WA $64,574

Packwood, WA $61,538

Port Angeles, WA $62,971

Port Gamble, WA $65,227

Port Ludlow, WA $64,860

Port Orchard, WA $65,295

Port Townsend, WA $64,160

Poulsbo, WA $65,386

Puyallup, WA $65,054

Quilcene, WA $64,590

Randle, WA $62,053

Retsil, WA $65,267

Seabeck, WA $64,990

Sekiu, WA $61,660

Sequim, WA $63,450

South Colby, WA $65,493

South Prairie, WA $64,688

Southworth, WA $65,763

Spanaway, WA $64,806

Steilacoom, WA $64,803

Bonney Lake, WA $64,872

Suquamish, WA $65,682

Tracyton, WA $65,283

Vaughn, WA $64,656

Wauna, WA $64,937

Wilkeson, WA $64,465

Longmire, WA $62,706

Paradise Inn, WA $62,656

Tacoma, WA $65,039

Camp Murray, WA $64,864

Mcchord Afb, WA $65,035

Lakewood, WA $65,028

University Place, WA $65,039

Olympia, WA $63,758

Lacey, WA $63,903

Tumwater, WA $63,784

Aberdeen, WA $62,745

Adna, WA $62,969

Allyn, WA $64,585

Amanda Park, WA $62,046

Bay Center, WA $62,105

Belfair, WA $64,715

Bucoda, WA $63,763

Centralia, WA $63,663

Chehalis, WA $63,361

Cinebar, WA $63,266

Copalis Beach, WA $62,178

Copalis Crossing, WA $62,069

Cosmopolis, WA $63,096

Curtis, WA $62,504

Doty, WA $63,146

East Olympia, WA $63,871

Elma, WA $63,703

Ethel, WA $62,789

Galvin, WA $63,626

Grapeview, WA $64,321

Grayland, WA $62,154

Hoodsport, WA $64,119

Hoquiam, WA $62,548

Humptulips, WA $62,288

Lebam, WA $62,450

Lilliwaup, WA $64,437

Littlerock, WA $63,761

Mccleary, WA $63,775

Mckenna, WA $64,053

Malone, WA $63,695

Matlock, WA $63,724

Menlo, WA $62,484

Moclips, WA $62,077

Montesano, WA $63,466

Mossyrock, WA $62,298

Napavine, WA $63,197

Neilton, WA $62,232

Oakville, WA $63,636

Ocean Shores, WA $62,261

Onalaska, WA $63,274

Pacific Beach, WA $62,080

Pe Ell, WA $62,638

Quinault, WA $62,401

Rainier, WA $63,870

Raymond, WA $62,560

Rochester, WA $63,657

Roy, WA $64,380

Ryderwood, WA $62,213

Salkum, WA $62,747

Satsop, WA $63,580

Shelton, WA $63,976

Silver Creek, WA $62,725

South Bend, WA $62,077

Taholah, WA $62,005

Tahuya, WA $64,332

Tenino, WA $63,810

Tokeland, WA $62,214

Toledo, WA $62,481

Union, WA $64,153

Vader, WA $62,435

Westport, WA $62,283

Winlock, WA $62,718

Yelm, WA $63,835

Amboy, WA $62,508

Appleton, WA $61,323

Ariel, WA $62,344

Battle Ground, WA $62,686

Bingen, WA $61,855

Brush Prairie, WA $62,764

Camas, WA $62,759

Carrolls, WA $62,242

Carson, WA $62,330

Castle Rock, WA $62,294

Cathlamet, WA $62,081

Centerville, WA $61,110

Chinook, WA $61,605

Cougar, WA $62,064

Dallesport, WA $61,238

Glenwood, WA $61,281

Goldendale, WA $61,089

Grays River, WA $62,012

Heisson, WA $62,650

Husum, WA $61,712

Ilwaco, WA $61,641

Kalama, WA $62,269

Kelso, WA $62,380

Klickitat, WA $61,240

La Center, WA $62,633

Long Beach, WA $61,761

Longview, WA $62,343

Lyle, WA $61,269

Nahcotta, WA $61,750

Naselle, WA $61,815

North Bonneville, WA $62,259

Ocean Park, WA $62,084

Oysterville, WA $61,889

Ridgefield, WA $62,701

Rosburg, WA $61,739

Seaview, WA $61,730

Silverlake, WA $62,318

Skamokawa, WA $61,907

Stevenson, WA $62,235

Toutle, WA $62,154

Trout Lake, WA $61,577

Underwood, WA $61,820

Vancouver, WA $62,944

Wahkiacus, WA $61,165

Washougal, WA $62,630

White Salmon, WA $61,646

Wishram, WA $61,094

Woodland, WA $62,486

Yacolt, WA $62,543

Wenatchee, WA $61,128

East Wenatchee, WA $61,047

Ardenvoir, WA $61,110

Brewster, WA $60,928

Bridgeport, WA $60,855

Carlton, WA $60,947

Cashmere, WA $61,113

Chelan, WA $61,009

Chelan Falls, WA $61,040

Conconully, WA $60,896

Dryden, WA $61,205

Entiat, WA $61,034

Ephrata, WA $60,810

George, WA $61,134

Leavenworth, WA $61,502

Loomis, WA $60,897

Malaga, WA $61,139

Malott, WA $60,917

Mansfield, WA $60,658

Manson, WA $61,024

Marlin, WA $60,535

Mazama, WA $60,960

Methow, WA $60,881

Monitor, WA $61,097

Moses Lake, WA $60,828

Okanogan, WA $60,856

Omak, WA $60,912

Orondo, WA $60,948

Oroville, WA $60,986

Palisades, WA $60,766

Pateros, WA $60,905

Peshastin, WA $61,072

Quincy, WA $61,028

Riverside, WA $60,897

Rock Island, WA $60,918

Soap Lake, WA $60,718

Stehekin, WA $60,976

Stratford, WA $60,566

Tonasket, WA $60,930

Twisp, WA $60,988

Warden, WA $61,058

Waterville, WA $60,780

Wauconda, WA $60,859

Wilson Creek, WA $60,506

Winthrop, WA $61,008

Yakima, WA $60,469

Brownstown, WA $60,469

Buena, WA $60,648

Cle Elum, WA $61,477

Cowiche, WA $60,469

Easton, WA $62,452

Ellensburg, WA $60,532

Naches, WA $61,451

Grandview, WA $62,090

Granger, WA $61,387

Harrah, WA $60,469

Kittitas, WA $60,522

Mabton, WA $61,469

Moxee, WA $60,664

Outlook, WA $61,384

Parker, WA $60,487

Ronald, WA $61,802

Roslyn, WA $61,728

Selah, WA $60,469

South Cle Elum, WA $61,757

Sunnyside, WA $62,352

Thorp, WA $60,735

Tieton, WA $60,469

Toppenish, WA $61,246

Vantage, WA $61,105

Wapato, WA $60,513

White Swan, WA $60,620

Zillah, WA $60,737

Airway Heights, WA $61,311

Chattaroy, WA $61,235

Cheney, WA $61,229

Colbert, WA $61,285

Deer Park, WA $61,221

Edwall, WA $61,150

Elk, WA $61,106

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $61,303

Fairfield, WA $61,167

Ford, WA $61,178

Four Lakes, WA $61,303

Greenacres, WA $61,265

Lamont, WA $61,029

Latah, WA $61,072

Liberty Lake, WA $61,233

Marshall, WA $61,311

Mead, WA $61,240

Medical Lake, WA $61,274

Mica, WA $61,266

Newman Lake, WA $61,199

Nine Mile Falls, WA $61,279

Otis Orchards, WA $61,258

Reardan, WA $61,225

Rockford, WA $61,214

Spangle, WA $61,240

Sprague, WA $61,041

Tekoa, WA $60,981

Tumtum, WA $61,202

Valleyford, WA $61,286

Veradale, WA $61,300

Waverly, WA $61,146

Wellpinit, WA $61,104

Addy, WA $61,019

Albion, WA $60,941

Almira, WA $60,555

Belmont, WA $60,882

Benge, WA $60,843

Boyds, WA $60,870

Chewelah, WA $61,070

Clayton, WA $61,181

Colfax, WA $60,933

Colton, WA $60,534

Colville, WA $60,943

Coulee City, WA $60,597

Coulee Dam, WA $60,777

Creston, WA $60,783

Curlew, WA $60,900

Cusick, WA $60,691

Danville, WA $60,883

Davenport, WA $61,028

Electric City, WA $60,760

Elmer City, WA $60,919

Endicott, WA $60,967

Evans, WA $60,948

Farmington, WA $60,801

Fruitland, WA $61,007

Garfield, WA $60,853

Gifford, WA $60,959

Grand Coulee, WA $60,722

Harrington, WA $60,967

Hartline, WA $60,511

Hay, WA $60,779

Hunters, WA $60,969

Inchelium, WA $60,823

Ione, WA $60,516

Keller, WA $60,706

Kettle Falls, WA $60,911

Lacrosse, WA $60,843

Lamona, WA $60,764

Laurier, WA $60,867

Lincoln, WA $60,962

Loon Lake, WA $61,129

Malden, WA $61,133

Malo, WA $60,938

Marcus, WA $61,133

Metaline, WA $60,785

Metaline Falls, WA $60,433

Mohler, WA $60,919

Nespelem, WA $60,782

Newport, WA $60,880

Northport, WA $60,951

Oakesdale, WA $61,003

Odessa, WA $60,642

Orient, WA $60,852

Palouse, WA $60,752

Pullman, WA $60,717

Republic, WA $60,872

Rice, WA $60,931

Ritzville, WA $60,894

Rosalia, WA $61,151

Saint John, WA $61,021

Springdale, WA $61,103

Steptoe, WA $61,306

Thornton, WA $61,034

Uniontown, WA $60,475

Usk, WA $60,820

Valley, WA $61,077

Wilbur, WA $60,739

Spokane, WA $61,311

Pasco, WA $63,163

Benton City, WA $63,154

Beverly, WA $61,294

Bickleton, WA $61,129

Burbank, WA $63,387

College Place, WA $62,093

Connell, WA $61,900

Dayton, WA $60,877

Dixie, WA $61,451

Eltopia, WA $62,814

Hooper, WA $60,710

Kahlotus, WA $61,221

Kennewick, WA $63,758

Lind, WA $60,901

Mesa, WA $62,635

Othello, WA $61,600

Paterson, WA $62,425

Plymouth, WA $63,442

Pomeroy, WA $60,871

Prescott, WA $61,808

Mattawa, WA $61,752

Prosser, WA $62,537

Richland, WA $63,386

West Richland, WA $63,386

Roosevelt, WA $60,831

Royal City, WA $61,231

Starbuck, WA $61,048

Touchet, WA $62,745

Waitsburg, WA $61,271

Walla Walla, WA $61,822

Wallula, WA $63,234

Washtucna, WA $60,799

Anatone, WA $60,366

Asotin, WA $60,548

Clarkston, WA $60,689

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	$71,722	$34.0	10%
Biotechnology	$71,722	$34.0	10%
Business Services	$71,722	$34.0	10%
Chemicals	$71,722	$34.0	10%
Construction	$71,722	$34.0	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.

$59,173

Average $65,202/year

$73,283

$4,931

Average $5,433/month

$6,107

$1,138

Average $1,254/week

$1,409

$28

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,283	$6,107	$1,409	$35
Average	$65,202	$5,433	$1,254	$31
25th Percentile	$59,173	$4,931	$1,138	$28

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