Help Desk Engineer Salary in the United States

Help Desk Engineer Salary

How much does a Help Desk Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Help Desk Engineer in the United States is $112,649. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,703 to $124,444, with most professionals earning between $86,005 and $135,182.

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10th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $86,005 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $98,703 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $112,649 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $124,444 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $135,182 US March 01, 2025
25% $98,703 10% $86,005 90% $135,182 75% $124,444 $112,649 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Help Desk Senior Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Help Desk Engineer

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Help Desk Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Help Desk Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Help Desk Engineer ranges from $98,703 to $124,444 with the average base salary of $112,649. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,703 to $124,444 with the average total cash compensation of $112,649.

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