Desktop Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Desktop Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Desktop Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $63,835 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,865 and $71,681. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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IT Network and Desktop Specialist

pbs worldwide bvba - the recruitment factory - Louisville , KY

The IT Network and Desktop Specialist will work closely with team members, we rely on our IT systems to power the solutions that help consumers around the world. We're seeking an experienced ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 20 days ago

Technical Support, AV & Desktop Specialist

The Phoenix Group - Los Angeles , CA

Job Summary The Technical Support, AV & Desktop Specialist is responsible for providing direct, technical support and troubleshooting assistance to attorneys and staff. The Specialist will identify ...

LinkedIn - 36 days ago

Application and Desktop Specialist

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office - Cincinnati , OH

If you are an Application and Desktop Support Specialist with expertise in supporting internal customers, we would like to talk to YOU! This role works onsite and in person with internal customers in ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 79 days ago

Program Specialist (Desktop Specialist)

Novalink Solutions LLC - Olympia , WA

Required Qualifications * A bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, public administration, or related field AND one (1) year of professional work experience in Fleet Management ...

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Desktop Support Specialist

Franklin Fitch - San Diego , CA

Desktop Specialist III | San Diego | $80k | Professional Services Are you looking to join a leading global US Law firm undergoing digital renovation? Are you hoping to find a role with crystal clear ...

LinkedIn - 25 days ago

Desktop Support Specialist

Option 1 Staffing Services, Inc. - South San Francisco , CA

Desktop Support Specialist- TOP Biotech Client South San Francisco (On-site) $35 - $40/hour Our client, a TOP growing biotechnology organization in South San Francisco is seeking a professional and ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

What does a Desktop Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Desktop Specialist

Demonstrated experience using an enterprise desktop management tool such as SCCM, LANDesk, KACE or other management tool.

September 01, 2022

Participate in Help Desk operations to provide prompt and thorough support to staff and maintaining accurate and timely updates to Help Desk cases.

January 03, 2023

Assist in managing the service ticket queue to distribute assignments to technicians in a manner that is fair and best utilizes the skill set of the team.

January 22, 2023

Setting up new users and disabling expired accounts in accordance with HR requirements.

March 07, 2023

Manage IT services as assigned including customer-facing and supporting infrastructure services using enterprise tools for desktop management and antivirus.

April 13, 2023

Support user infrastructure by administering Active Directory users and computers, group management, home folders, third party user management tools, and email distribution group memberships.

April 29, 2023

Install, modify, and repair Outlook and email account settings (Verify email settings such as cache and data files, recreate Outlook profile, etc.

May 01, 2023

Maintains inventory of plant PC hardware, PC software, terminals, and printers following corporate IT standards and using enterprise tools.

May 01, 2023

Provide advice on automating functions, integrating requirements with existing capabilities, communication requirements, control and administration of systems, types of information management systems, operating systems, equipment, and infrastructure compatibility.

May 03, 2023

Follow the established standards for documenting projects, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Desktop Specialist in Chicago, IL

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56865

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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73241

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What is the average salary for Desktop Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Desktop Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Desktop Specialist ranges from $56,865 to $71,681 with the average base salary of $63,835. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,554 to $73,241 with the average total cash compensation of $65,026.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,835	$56,865 - $71,681
Bonus	$1,191	$689 - $1,560
Total Pay	$65,026	$57,554 - $73,241

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Desktop Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,185 - $72,084	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,185 - $72,084	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,120 - $72,002	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,164 - $72,057	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,164 - $72,057	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,884 - $70,444	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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