As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Help Desk Engineer in Phoenix, AZ is $112,537, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,164 weekly, or $9,378 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $90,302 to $139,823. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,898) and 75th percentile ($126,819), while top earners (90th percentile) make $139,823 per year. This $25,921 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, Phoenix Help Desk Engineer often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 394 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 $90,302 Phoenix, AZ February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $100,898 Phoenix, AZ February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $112,537 Phoenix, AZ February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $126,819 Phoenix, AZ February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Help Desk Engineer Salary $139,823 Phoenix, AZ February 01, 2026
25% $100,898 10% $90,302 90% $139,823 75% $126,819 $112,537 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

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