How much does a Help Desk Lead make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Help Desk Lead in the United States is $60,767. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,964 to $68,809, with most professionals earning between $36,308 and $76,130.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Help Desk Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Help Desk Lead Salary $36,308 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Help Desk Lead Salary $47,964 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Help Desk Lead Salary $60,767 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Help Desk Lead Salary $68,809 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Help Desk Lead Salary $76,130 US March 01, 2025
25% $47,964 10% $36,308 90% $76,130 75% $68,809 $60,767 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Help Desk Lead

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Help Desk Supervisor III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Lead in the United States. The base salary for Help Desk Lead ranges from $47,964 to $68,809 with the average base salary of $60,767. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,494 to $71,472 with the average total cash compensation of $62,080.

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