Support Service Aide Salary in the United States

How much does a Support Service Aide make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Support Service Aide in the United States is $34,343 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,780
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,417 to $37,189
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,842
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Support Service Aide Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $37,189 $3,099 $715 $18
Average $34,343 $2,862 $660 $17
25th Percentile $30,417 $2,535 $585 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Support Service Aide Salaries

A Support Service Aide'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 Support Service Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Support Service Aide'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): $32,980
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $33,252
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $34,616
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,725
  • Expert (over 8 years): $36,302
Levels Salary
Entry Level Support Service Aide$32,980
Intermediate Level Support Service Aide$33,252
Senior Level Support Service Aide$34,616
Specialist Level Support Service Aide$35,725
Expert Level Support Service Aide$36,302
$32,980 0 yr
$33,252 < 2 yrs
$34,616 2-4 yrs
$35,725 5-8 yrs
$36,302 > 8 yrs
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How Do Support Service Aide 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 Service Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $38,025.
  • California: $37,881.
  • Massachusetts: $37,376.

Top Paying Cities for Support Service Aides

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: $43,317
  • San Francisco: $42,891
  • Oakland: $41,940

What Skills Can Increase a Support Service Aide's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Confidentiality (Mentioned in 5.36% Job Postings): The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 7.14% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Confidentiality 5.36%
First Aid 7.14%
Support Services 2.34%
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 Service Aide's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$38,121
11%
Hard Working
$36,747
7%
Coaching
$36,747
7%
Critical Thinking
$36,060
5%
Flexibility
$35,717
4%
Problem Solving
$35,717
4%
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Support Service Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Support Service Aide'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Support Service Aide

Salaries for a Support Service Aide can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,441 in 2023 to around $43,088 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Support Service Aide salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Support Service Aide Over Time

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2023
$43,441
2024
$43,406
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$43,088
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2024 $43,406
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