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Help Desk Specialist salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 106 open job postings for Help Desk Specialist roles in United States, 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 United States

  1. Help Desk SpecialistNetworxGRiD IT Managed Solutions · Needham, MA · $30.00–$35.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. 25-072 – Help Desk Specialist IISandy Mac Evolution · Washington, DC · $88.1K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Help Desk Specialist IISystem High · Washington, DC · $88K–$106K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Help Desk Specialist II (TS, w/ SCI Eligibility)RedTrace Technologies · Anacostia, DC · $53K–$68K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  5. Help Desk Specialist IISystem High · Washington, DC · $88K–$106K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Help Desk Specialist pay in other places

  1. Maryland$67.6K median, $52.5K–$90.9K typical, 27 postingsMaryland: middle half $52.5K–$90.9K, median $67.6K
  2. District of Columbia$65K median, $60.5K–$88.1K typical, 10 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $60.5K–$88.1K, median $65K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Help Desk Specialist jobs in United States is $64.2K a year, from 106 job postings with pay at 67 companies.

What is the typical Help Desk Specialist pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $52.5K–$83K. The top 10% list $100K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $45K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Help Desk Specialist jobs?

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

How many Help Desk Specialist jobs in United States list pay?

106 open postings at 67 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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