How much does a Service Desk Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Service Desk Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $92,351. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,656 to a high of $110,768, with most professionals earning between $83,612 and $101,991.

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Service Desk Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Service Desk Engineer Salary $75,656 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Service Desk Engineer Salary $83,612 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Service Desk Engineer Salary $92,351 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Service Desk Engineer Salary $101,991 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Service Desk Engineer Salary $110,768 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25% $83,612 10% $75,656 90% $110,768 75% $101,991 $92,351 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Service Desk Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    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 Service Desk Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Service Desk Engineer ranges from $83,612 to $101,991 with the average base salary of $92,351. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,365 to $106,238 with the average total cash compensation of $95,051.

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