As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Help Desk Engineer in Aurora, IL is $116,820, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,247 weekly, or $9,735 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Help Desk Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Help Desk Engineer in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $93,739 to $145,145. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($104,739) and 75th percentile ($131,647), while top earners (90th percentile) make $145,145 per year. This $26,908 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or IT Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Help Desk Engineer often earn 0.6% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 291 statewide for Help Desk Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Help Desk Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $93,739 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $104,739 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $116,820 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $131,647 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $145,145 Aurora, IL February 01, 2026
25% $104,739 10% $93,739 90% $145,145 75% $131,647 $116,820 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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