Support Agent Salary in the United States

How much does a Support Agent make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Support Agent in the United States is $41,961 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,928
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,553 to $45,608
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,450
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Support Agent Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $45,608 $3,801 $877 $22
Average $41,961 $3,497 $807 $20
25th Percentile $38,553 $3,213 $741 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Support Agent Salaries

A Support Agent'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Support Agent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Support Agent'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): $41,156
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,251
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,491
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,138
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,255
Levels Salary
Entry Level Support Agent$41,156
Intermediate Level Support Agent$41,251
Senior Level Support Agent$42,491
Specialist Level Support Agent$44,138
Expert Level Support Agent$44,255
$41,156 0 yr
$41,251 < 2 yrs
$42,491 2-4 yrs
$44,138 5-8 yrs
$44,255 > 8 yrs
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How Do Support Agent 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 Support Agents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $46,459.
  • California: $46,283.
  • Massachusetts: $45,666.

Top Paying Cities for Support Agents

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:

  • San Jose: $52,925
  • San Francisco: $52,405
  • Oakland: $51,243

What Skills Can Increase a Support Agent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.19% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 3.27% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
  • Underwriting (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of London insurance market. Financial bankers, who would accept some of the risk on a given venture (historically a sea voyage with associated risks of shipwreck) in exchange for a premium, would literally write their names under the risk information that was written on a Lloyd's slip created for this purpose.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.19%
Accounts Receivable 3.27%
Underwriting 1.96%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Support Agent's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Digital Literacy: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$50,353
20%
Digital Literacy
$48,675
16%
Analytical Skills
$47,416
13%
Critical Thinking
$46,996
12%
Planning
$46,996
12%
Communication Skills
$46,576
11%
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How Education impacts a Support Agent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Support Agents enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Support Agent with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,133 and $43,115).

Support Agent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Support Agent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 9.5%
High School 47.6%
Associates 9.5%
Bachelors 23.8%
Masters 9.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Support Agent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Support Agent'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

Salary Trends for Support Agent

Salaries for a Support Agent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,080 in 2023 to around $38,168 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Support Agent salary trends, .

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2024
$38,851
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