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Help Desk Specialist salaries in District of Columbia

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Help Desk Specialist roles in District of Columbia, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Help Desk Specialist postings in District of Columbia

  1. 25-072 – Help Desk Specialist IISandy Mac Evolution · Washington, DC · $88.1K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Help Desk Specialist IISystem High · Washington, DC · $88K–$106K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Help Desk Specialist II (TS, w/ SCI Eligibility)RedTrace Technologies · Anacostia, DC · $53K–$68K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  4. Help Desk Specialist IISystem High · Washington, DC · $88K–$106K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Help Desk Specialist – Tier 1Network Designs · Washington, DC · $55K–$65K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Help Desk Specialist pay in other places

  1. United States$64.2K median, $52.5K–$83K typical, 106 postingsUnited States: middle half $52.5K–$83K, median $64.2K
  2. Maryland$67.6K median, $52.5K–$90.9K typical, 27 postingsMaryland: middle half $52.5K–$90.9K, median $67.6K
  3. Virginia$83K median, $60K–$103K typical, 8 postingsVirginia: middle half $60K–$103K, median $83K
  4. Washington, DC$79K median, $60K–$88.1K typical, 8 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $60K–$88.1K, median $79K
  5. Missouri$52.5K median, $52.5K–$52.5K typical, 7 postingsMissouri: middle half $52.5K–$52.5K, median $52.5K
  6. Annapolis, MD$45K median, $44K–$52.5K typical, 7 postingsAnnapolis, MD: middle half $44K–$52.5K, median $45K
  7. Colorado$47.5K median, $47.5K–$70K typical, 6 postingsColorado: middle half $47.5K–$70K, median $47.5K
  8. California$31.25/hr ($65K/yr) median, $28.76–$35.50/hr typical, 6 postingsCalifornia: middle half $28.76–$35.50/hr, median $31.25/hr ($65K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Help Desk Specialist make in District of Columbia?

The median posted base pay for Help Desk Specialist jobs in District of Columbia is $65K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 8 companies.

What is the typical Help Desk Specialist pay range in District of Columbia?

The middle half of postings list $60.5K–$88.1K. The top 10% list $97K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $44.2K or less.

How does District of Columbia pay compare with all Help Desk Specialist jobs?

The median here is $65K, against $64.2K across all 112 postings for the role.

How many Help Desk Specialist jobs in District of Columbia list pay?

10 open postings at 8 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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