What are the main factors that influence an It Desktop Support Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change An It Desktop Support Specialist's salary?

An It Desktop Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Help Desk Support Specialist I (0-1 years)earns $51,253, a It Desktop Support Specialist (1-3 years)earns $59,466, a Help Desk Support Specialist III (3-5 years)earns $67,287, a Help Desk Support Specialist IV (5-7 years)earns $74,206, a Help Desk Supervisor (7+ years)earns $83,391,

What are the highest paying states for an It Desktop Support Specialist?

It Desktop Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for It Desktop Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $64,565, California $64,321, Massachusetts $63,463. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of It Desktop Support Specialist roles make?

Salaries for It Desktop Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: IT Support Specialist: $125,967; Senior Desktop Support Specialist: $67,583; IT Desktop Support Analyst: $66,371; Desktop Support Specialist: $61,207; IT Desktop Engineer: $60,150.

It Desktop Support Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an It Desktop Support Specialist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an It Desktop Support Specialist in Delaware is $59,055 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,912
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,134 to $65,785
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,744

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It Desktop Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,785	$5,482	$1,265	$32
Average	$59,055	$4,921	$1,136	$28
25th Percentile	$53,134	$4,428	$1,022	$26

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Key Factors That Influence It Desktop Support Specialist Salaries

An It Desktop Support Specialist'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 It Desktop Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an It Desktop Support Specialist'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): $51,253
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,466
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,287
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,206
Expert (over 8 years): $83,391

Levels	Salary
Help Desk... Level It Desktop Support Specialist	$51,253
It Deskto... Level It Desktop Support Specialist	$59,466
Help Desk... Level It Desktop Support Specialist	$67,287
Help Desk... Level It Desktop Support Specialist	$74,206
Help Desk... Level It Desktop Support Specialist	$83,391

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How Do It Desktop Support Specialist 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 It Desktop Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,565.
California: $64,321.
Massachusetts: $63,463.

District of Columbia $64,565 California $64,321 Massachusetts $63,463 Washington $63,230 New Jersey $63,207 Alaska $63,125 Connecticut $62,320 New York $61,994

Hawaii $60,950 Rhode Island $60,460 Maryland $60,128 Minnesota $59,673 Colorado $59,498 Illinois $59,440 Oregon $59,218 Delaware $59,055

New Hampshire $58,952 Virginia $58,722 Pennsylvania $58,052 Nevada $57,714 North Dakota $57,603 Michigan $57,428 Wisconsin $57,364 Vermont $57,235

Texas $56,880 Maine $56,856 Arizona $56,821 Ohio $56,781 Georgia $56,244 Indiana $55,976 Wyoming $55,923 Utah $55,842

Iowa $55,807 Kansas $55,527 Louisiana $55,445 North Carolina $55,416 Missouri $55,404 Florida $55,177 Montana $55,054 Nebraska $54,938

Kentucky $54,874 South Carolina $54,640 Tennessee $54,495 Idaho $54,436 New Mexico $54,011 Oklahoma $53,917 Alabama $53,573 South Dakota $52,996

Arkansas $52,681 West Virginia $52,512 Mississippi $52,005

Top Paying Cities for It Desktop Support Specialists

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: $61,119
Little Creek: $60,553
Magnolia: $60,804

Lincoln, DE $61,119 Little Creek, DE $60,553 Magnolia, DE $60,804 Milford, DE $61,119 Marydel, DE $60,326 Millsboro, DE $61,119 Millville, DE $61,527 Milton, DE $61,119

Nassau, DE $61,119 Ocean View, DE $61,527 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,527 Seaford, DE $60,478 Selbyville, DE $61,527 Smyrna, DE $60,256 Viola, DE $60,804 Woodside, DE $60,629

Bear, DE $59,813 Newark, DE $59,836 Claymont, DE $59,883 Delaware City, DE $59,836 Hockessin, DE $59,883 Kirkwood, DE $59,836 Middletown, DE $60,134 Montchanin, DE $59,883

New Castle, DE $59,883 Odessa, DE $60,215 Port Penn, DE $59,673 Rockland, DE $59,883 Saint Georges, DE $59,836 Townsend, DE $60,128 Winterthur, DE $59,883 Lewes, DE $61,119

Wilmington, DE $59,883 Dover, DE $60,524 Dover Afb, DE $60,664 Bethany Beach, DE $61,527 Bethel, DE $60,478 Bridgeville, DE $61,119 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,588 Cheswold, DE $60,384

Clayton, DE $60,233 Dagsboro, DE $61,527 Delmar, DE $60,478 Ellendale, DE $61,119 Felton, DE $61,119 Fenwick Island, DE $61,527 Frankford, DE $61,527 Frederica, DE $61,119

Georgetown, DE $61,119 Greenwood, DE $61,119 Harbeson, DE $61,119 Harrington, DE $61,119 Hartly, DE $60,204 Houston, DE $61,119 Kenton, DE $60,233 Laurel, DE $60,478

Yorklyn, DE $59,883

It Desktop Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an It Desktop Support Specialist'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

$53,134

Average $59,055/year

$65,785

$4,428

Average $4,921/month

$5,482

$1,022

Average $1,136/week

$1,265

$26

Average $28/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,785	$5,482	$1,265	$32
Average	$59,055	$4,921	$1,136	$28
25th Percentile	$53,134	$4,428	$1,022	$26

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