Desktop Support Administrator Salary in Portland, ME

How much does a Desktop Support Administrator make in Portland, ME?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Desktop Support Administrator in Portland, ME is $70,791. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,348 to $81,562, with most professionals earning between $50,841 and $91,369.

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Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with other staff members and customers of technical services.

December 31, 2022

Installs, configures, tests, maintains, monitors, and troubleshoots end user workstations and related hardware, software, and networking issues in order to deliver the required service levels.

December 09, 2022

Leads and participates in testing and documentation of in-house inventory management systems, other systems and software and hardware as required.

March 06, 2023

Performs as lead technician and escalation point for problem resolution by providing mentoring and guidance to desktop support staff.

March 22, 2023

Create and maintain system documentation for organizational technologies, including installation, configuration, and appropriate troubleshooting steps.

April 13, 2023

Assists IT Director with researching technology, identifying trends, setting technology standards, policies and procedures, working with vendors, and implementing enterprise IT projects.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Desktop Support Administrator in Portland, ME

Average Base Salary

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60348

81562

70791

Average Total Cash Compensation

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61134

83317

71739

What is the average salary for Desktop Support Administrator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Desktop Support Administrator in Portland, ME. The base salary for Desktop Support Administrator ranges from $60,348 to $81,562 with the average base salary of $70,791. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,134 to $83,317 with the average total cash compensation of $71,739.

View Average Salary for Desktop Support Administrator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,791	$60,348 - $81,562
Bonus	$948	$786 - $1,755
Total Pay	$71,739	$61,134 - $83,317

* 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 Support Administrator Salary Near Portland, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,184 - $81,340	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,184 - $81,340	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,573 - $80,515	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,573 - $80,515	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Windham, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,143 - $81,285	COMPARE TO Portland, ME
CITY, STATE Saco, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,062 - $81,175	COMPARE TO Portland, ME

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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...

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