What are the main factors that influence a Computer Help Desk Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Computer Help Desk Technician?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Computer Help Desk Technician roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Computer Help Desk Technician's salary?

A Computer Help Desk Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,545 for beginners, reaching about $66,415 at mid-level, and approach $82,258 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computer Help Desk Technician?

Computer Help Desk Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer Help Desk Technician roles are District of Columbia $66,298, California $66,046, Massachusetts $65,166. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer Help Desk Technician roles make?

Salaries for Computer Help Desk Technician level roles vary by specialization: Help Desk Technician IV: $73,600; Help Desk Support Specialist IV: $73,540; Help Desk Senior Technician: $66,805; Help Desk Technician III: $66,800; Help Desk Support Specialist III: $66,707.

Computer Help Desk Technician Salary in Virginia

How much does a Computer Help Desk Technician make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computer Help Desk Technician in Virginia is $60,298 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Computer Help Desk Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,152
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,715 to $68,073
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,632

10% $49,632

50% (Median) $60,298

90% $75,152

Computer Help Desk Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,073	$5,673	$1,309	$33
Average	$60,298	$5,025	$1,160	$29
25th Percentile	$54,715	$4,560	$1,052	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Computer Help Desk Technician Salaries

A Computer Help Desk Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Computer Help Desk Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer Help Desk Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,545
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,678
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $66,415
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,218
Expert (over 8 years): $82,258

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Help Desk Support Specialist I	less than 1 year	$50,545
Computer Help Desk Technician	1-2 years	$58,678
Help Desk Support Specialist III	2-4 years	$66,415
Help Desk Support Specialist IV	5-8 years	$73,218
Help Desk Supervisor	over 8 years	$82,258

How Do Computer Help Desk Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Computer Help Desk Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $66,298.
California: $66,046.
Massachusetts: $65,166.

District of Columbia $66,298 California $66,046 Massachusetts $65,166 Washington $64,926 New Jersey $64,902 Alaska $64,819 Connecticut $63,992 New York $63,657

Hawaii $62,585 Rhode Island $62,082 Maryland $61,741 Minnesota $61,274 Colorado $61,094 Illinois $61,034 Oregon $60,807 Delaware $60,639

New Hampshire $60,534 Virginia $60,298 Pennsylvania $59,609 Nevada $59,262 North Dakota $59,148 Michigan $58,968 Wisconsin $58,903 Vermont $58,771

Texas $58,406 Maine $58,382 Arizona $58,346 Ohio $58,304 Georgia $57,753 Indiana $57,477 Wyoming $57,424 Utah $57,340

Iowa $57,304 Kansas $57,016 Louisiana $56,933 North Carolina $56,903 Missouri $56,891 Florida $56,657 Montana $56,531 Nebraska $56,412

Kentucky $56,346 South Carolina $56,106 Tennessee $55,957 Idaho $55,897 New Mexico $55,460 Oklahoma $55,364 Alabama $55,010 South Dakota $54,418

Arkansas $54,094 West Virginia $53,921 Mississippi $53,400

Top Paying Cities for Computer Help Desk Technician

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $55,454
Lambsburg: $55,572
Laurel Fork: $55,634

Ivanhoe, VA $55,454

Lambsburg, VA $55,572

Laurel Fork, VA $55,634

Marion, VA $55,164

Max Meadows, VA $55,542

Meadowview, VA $54,667

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $55,110

Rocky Gap, VA $55,141

Ruther Glen, VA $58,166

Sealston, VA $59,671

Sharps, VA $57,910

Spotsylvania, VA $58,710

Sparta, VA $58,402

Stafford, VA $61,394

Stratford, VA $59,043

Tappahannock, VA $58,268

Thornburg, VA $58,903

Unionville, VA $57,947

Village, VA $58,195

Warsaw, VA $58,402

Weems, VA $57,256

Sandy Point, VA $58,478

White Stone, VA $57,097

Wicomico Church, VA $57,513

Woodford, VA $58,662

Zacata, VA $58,861

Winchester, VA $58,584

Bentonville, VA $58,082

Berryville, VA $59,429

Boyce, VA $59,537

Brucetown, VA $58,623

Chester Gap, VA $59,191

Clear Brook, VA $58,328

Cross Junction, VA $56,436

Fishers Hill, VA $57,248

Flint Hill, VA $58,870

Front Royal, VA $58,904

Gore, VA $56,752

Hume, VA $59,665

Huntly, VA $58,968

Strasburg, VA $57,024

Linden, VA $59,810

Markham, VA $59,797

Maurertown, VA $56,249

Middletown, VA $58,138

Millwood, VA $59,431

Rileyville, VA $57,431

Earlysville, VA $56,589

Esmont, VA $56,066

Faber, VA $55,818

Fishersville, VA $56,337

Free Union, VA $56,496

Gordonsville, VA $57,088

Greenwood, VA $56,269

Ivy, VA $56,613

Keene, VA $56,292

Keswick, VA $56,725

Locust Dale, VA $57,344

Lovingston, VA $55,219

Lyndhurst, VA $55,635

Montpelier Station, VA $57,102

Nellysford, VA $55,700

North Garden, VA $56,237

Orange, VA $57,661

Palmyra, VA $56,750

Piney River, VA $54,962

Quinque, VA $56,734

Roseland, VA $55,173

Ruckersville, VA $56,710

Schuyler, VA $55,869

Shipman, VA $55,210

Somerset, VA $57,104

Stanardsville, VA $56,545

Troy, VA $56,812

Tyro, VA $55,324

Waynesboro, VA $56,423

White Hall, VA $56,524

Woodberry Forest, VA $57,325

Achilles, VA $56,454

Amelia Court House, VA $57,502

Ark, VA $56,813

Arvonia, VA $56,309

Ashland, VA $58,062

Aylett, VA $58,089

Barhamsville, VA $57,253

Beaumont, VA $57,489

Beaverdam, VA $58,056

Bena, VA $56,438

Bohannon, VA $56,669

Bremo Bluff, VA $56,675

Bruington, VA $57,973

Bumpass, VA $57,969

Cardinal, VA $56,694

Cartersville, VA $57,144

Charles City, VA $57,611

Christchurch, VA $57,141

Church View, VA $57,273

Cobbs Creek, VA $56,852

Columbia, VA $56,995

Crozier, VA $57,872

Cumberland, VA $56,679

Deltaville, VA $56,898

Diggs, VA $56,691

Redwood, VA $55,172

Rich Creek, VA $55,360

Ridgeway, VA $55,746

Riner, VA $55,355

Ripplemead, VA $55,210

Rocky Mount, VA $55,222

Salem, VA $54,952

Sandy Level, VA $55,340

Shawsville, VA $55,122

Spencer, VA $55,733

Staffordsville, VA $55,455

Stanleytown, VA $55,837

Stuart, VA $55,718

Thaxton, VA $55,056

Troutville, VA $55,035

Union Hall, VA $55,231

Vesta, VA $55,647

Villamont, VA $55,028

Vinton, VA $54,925

Wirtz, VA $55,061

Woolwine, VA $55,608

Bristol, VA $53,570

Abingdon, VA $54,365

Andover, VA $54,203

Appalachia, VA $54,203

Bee, VA $54,873

Ben Hur, VA $54,428

Big Stone Gap, VA $53,720

Birchleaf, VA $54,927

Blackwater, VA $53,787

Castlewood, VA $53,944

Cleveland, VA $54,599

Clinchco, VA $54,879

Clintwood, VA $54,816

Coeburn, VA $54,294

Damascus, VA $54,791

Dante, VA $54,602

Davenport, VA $54,980

Dryden, VA $53,896

Duffield, VA $53,440

Dungannon, VA $53,634

East Stone Gap, VA $53,833

Ewing, VA $55,116

Fort Blackmore, VA $53,291

Gate City, VA $52,927

Haysi, VA $55,193

Hiltons, VA $53,052

Honaker, VA $54,904

Jonesville, VA $54,561

Keokee, VA $54,055

Lebanon, VA $54,387

Mc Clure, VA $54,613

Mendota, VA $53,587

Nickelsville, VA $53,363

Nora, VA $54,469

Norton, VA $54,261

Pennington Gap, VA $54,042

Pound, VA $54,486

Rosedale, VA $54,843

Rose Hill, VA $55,019

Saint Charles, VA $54,360

Saint Paul, VA $54,288

Weber City, VA $52,766

Whitetop, VA $55,006

Wise, VA $54,407

Pulaski, VA $55,596

Atkins, VA $55,127

Austinville, VA $55,572

Barren Springs, VA $55,619

Bastian, VA $55,134

Bland, VA $55,264

Broadford, VA $55,077

Cana, VA $55,657

Ceres, VA $55,082

Chilhowie, VA $55,063

Cripple Creek, VA $55,312

Crockett, VA $55,299

Draper, VA $55,550

Dugspur, VA $55,591

Elk Creek, VA $55,273

Emory, VA $54,907

Fancy Gap, VA $55,609

Fries, VA $55,459

Galax, VA $55,549

Glade Spring, VA $54,798

Rural Retreat, VA $55,229

Saltville, VA $55,087

Speedwell, VA $55,265

Sugar Grove, VA $55,140

Tannersville, VA $55,044

Troutdale, VA $55,101

Willis, VA $55,561

Woodlawn, VA $55,584

Wytheville, VA $55,427

Staunton, VA $56,355

Augusta Springs, VA $56,116

Bacova, VA $55,853

Blue Grass, VA $55,875

Brownsburg, VA $55,542

Buena Vista, VA $55,087

Churchville, VA $56,512

Clifton Forge, VA $55,664

Covington, VA $55,363

Craigsville, VA $56,122

Crimora, VA $56,570

Deerfield, VA $56,167

Doe Hill, VA $56,119

Fairfield, VA $55,460

Fort Defiance, VA $56,611

Glen Wilton, VA $55,453

Goshen, VA $55,881

Greenville, VA $55,846

Grottoes, VA $56,622

Head Waters, VA $56,212

Hot Springs, VA $55,697

Iron Gate, VA $55,760

Lexington, VA $55,557

Low Moor, VA $55,630

Mc Dowell, VA $56,141

Middlebrook, VA $55,860

Millboro, VA $55,904

Mint Spring, VA $56,141

Montebello, VA $55,351

Monterey, VA $55,979

Mount Sidney, VA $56,636

Mustoe, VA $56,072

New Hope, VA $56,603

Port Republic, VA $56,591

Raphine, VA $55,609

Rockbridge Baths, VA $55,664

Selma, VA $55,684

Steeles Tavern, VA $55,723

Stuarts Draft, VA $55,931

Swoope, VA $56,255

Verona, VA $56,637

Vesuvius, VA $55,227

Warm Springs, VA $55,870

West Augusta, VA $56,289

Weyers Cave, VA $56,650

Williamsville, VA $56,172

Lynchburg, VA $54,262

Altavista, VA $54,777

Alton, VA $55,974

Amherst, VA $54,631

Appomattox, VA $54,729

Bedford, VA $55,063

Big Island, VA $54,761

Blairs, VA $55,961

Brookneal, VA $54,994

Buffalo Junction, VA $56,151

Callands, VA $55,690

Chatham, VA $55,736

Clifford, VA $54,714

Clover, VA $55,837

Cluster Springs, VA $56,148

Coleman Falls, VA $54,487

Concord, VA $54,337

Crystal Hill, VA $55,751

Danville, VA $56,005

Hillsville, VA $55,657

Carson, VA $57,801

Hiwassee, VA $55,475

Independence, VA $55,282

Annandale, VA $65,777

Burke, VA $65,160

Dumfries, VA $63,253

Dunn Loring, VA $65,861

Fairfax, VA $64,877

Fairfax Station, VA $64,701

Falls Church, VA $65,919

Fort Belvoir, VA $65,122

Great Falls, VA $64,880

Greenway, VA $65,917

Lorton, VA $64,754

Merrifield, VA $65,710

Mc Lean, VA $65,911

West Mclean, VA $65,917

Mount Vernon, VA $65,366

Newington, VA $65,216

Dry Fork, VA $55,852

Brooke, VA $60,948

Evington, VA $54,563

Forest, VA $54,457

Gladstone, VA $54,776

Gladys, VA $54,778

Glasgow, VA $55,128

Goode, VA $54,637

Gretna, VA $55,339

Halifax, VA $55,958

Howardsville, VA $55,868

Hurt, VA $55,029

Java, VA $55,672

Ararat, VA $55,643

Axton, VA $55,815

Bassett, VA $55,775

Belspring, VA $55,485

Bent Mountain, VA $55,015

Blacksburg, VA $55,224

Blue Ridge, VA $54,996

Boones Mill, VA $54,976

Buchanan, VA $55,182

Callaway, VA $55,119

Christiansburg, VA $55,229

Cascade, VA $55,767

Catawba, VA $55,088

Check, VA $55,205

Claudville, VA $55,610

Cloverdale, VA $54,894

Collinsville, VA $55,960

Copper Hill, VA $55,132

Critz, VA $55,700

Daleville, VA $54,950

Dublin, VA $55,515

Eagle Rock, VA $55,341

Eggleston, VA $55,403

Elliston, VA $55,076

Ferrum, VA $55,428

Fieldale, VA $55,881

Fincastle, VA $55,121

Floyd, VA $55,432

Glade Hill, VA $55,185

Glen Lyn, VA $55,227

Goodview, VA $54,990

Hardy, VA $54,967

Henry, VA $55,511

Huddleston, VA $55,172

Keeling, VA $55,905

Chester, VA $58,073

Chesterfield, VA $58,039

Church Road, VA $57,848

Colonial Heights, VA $58,097

Courtland, VA $56,701

Dendron, VA $56,871

Dewitt, VA $57,662

Dinwiddie, VA $57,819

Disputanta, VA $57,867

Dolphin, VA $57,028

Drewryville, VA $56,577

Ebony, VA $56,186

Elberon, VA $56,637

Emporia, VA $56,704

Ford, VA $57,713

Franklin, VA $56,527

Freeman, VA $57,016

Gasburg, VA $56,307

Hopewell, VA $57,977

Ivor, VA $56,618

Jarratt, VA $57,194

Lawrenceville, VA $56,817

Mc Kenney, VA $57,511

Meredithville, VA $56,735

Newsoms, VA $56,340

Prince George, VA $58,032

Rawlings, VA $57,289

Sedley, VA $56,777

Skippers, VA $56,478

Spring Grove, VA $57,179

Stony Creek, VA $57,508

Surry, VA $56,498

Sussex, VA $57,379

Sutherland, VA $57,983

Valentines, VA $56,360

Wakefield, VA $56,849

Warfield, VA $57,336

Waverly, VA $57,297

White Plains, VA $56,329

Wilsons, VA $57,542

Yale, VA $57,146

Zuni, VA $56,595

Claremont, VA $57,255

Farmville, VA $56,182

Baskerville, VA $56,089

Indian Valley, VA $55,513

Mc Coy, VA $55,392

Martinsville, VA $55,868

Meadows Of Dan, VA $55,661

Moneta, VA $55,081

Montvale, VA $55,081

Narrows, VA $55,393

Newbern, VA $55,442

New Castle, VA $55,124

Newport, VA $55,250

New River, VA $55,594

Oriskany, VA $55,231

Paint Bank, VA $55,145

Parrott, VA $55,419

Patrick Springs, VA $55,763

Pearisburg, VA $55,448

Pembroke, VA $55,447

Penhook, VA $55,369

Pilot, VA $55,249

Pittsville, VA $55,341

Radford, VA $55,532

Long Island, VA $54,985

Lowry, VA $54,740

Lynch Station, VA $54,991

Madison Heights, VA $54,263

Monroe, VA $54,534

Naruna, VA $54,819

Nathalie, VA $55,482

Natural Bridge, VA $55,302

Natural Bridge Station, VA $55,064

Nelson, VA $56,234

Norwood, VA $54,987

Ringgold, VA $55,925

Rustburg, VA $54,388

Scottsburg, VA $56,034

Scottsville, VA $56,337

South Boston, VA $56,083

Spout Spring, VA $54,488

Sutherlin, VA $55,930

Sweet Briar, VA $54,424

Vernon Hill, VA $55,864

Virgilina, VA $56,100

Wingina, VA $55,312

Amonate, VA $55,190

Bandy, VA $55,069

Big Rock, VA $55,368

Bishop, VA $55,074

Bluefield, VA $55,244

Boissevain, VA $55,109

Breaks, VA $55,278

Burkes Garden, VA $55,130

Cedar Bluff, VA $55,211

Doran, VA $55,438

Falls Mills, VA $55,109

Grundy, VA $55,461

Horsepen, VA $55,095

Hurley, VA $55,176

Jewell Ridge, VA $55,211

Keen Mountain, VA $55,427

Mavisdale, VA $55,216

Maxie, VA $55,379

North Tazewell, VA $55,203

Oakwood, VA $55,458

Pilgrims Knob, VA $55,307

Pocahontas, VA $55,127

Pounding Mill, VA $55,288

Raven, VA $55,412

Red Ash, VA $55,463

Richlands, VA $55,431

Rowe, VA $55,237

Shortt Gap, VA $55,360

Swords Creek, VA $55,221

Tazewell, VA $55,116

Vansant, VA $55,222

Whitewood, VA $55,228

Wolford, VA $55,238

Boydton, VA $56,210

Bracey, VA $56,354

Brodnax, VA $56,571

Buckingham, VA $55,581

Burkeville, VA $56,440

Charlotte Court House, VA $55,632

Chase City, VA $55,920

Clarksville, VA $56,309

Crewe, VA $56,800

Cullen, VA $55,466

Dillwyn, VA $56,135

Drakes Branch, VA $55,914

Dundas, VA $56,746

Evergreen, VA $54,782

Fort Mitchell, VA $55,913

Green Bay, VA $56,129

Hampden Sydney, VA $56,267

Kenbridge, VA $56,442

Keysville, VA $55,909

La Crosse, VA $56,267

Lunenburg, VA $56,015

Meherrin, VA $56,021

Nottoway, VA $56,713

Pamplin, VA $55,281

Phenix, VA $55,031

Prospect, VA $55,628

Randolph, VA $55,722

Red House, VA $54,870

Red Oak, VA $55,992

Rice, VA $56,512

Saxe, VA $55,871

Skipwith, VA $56,031

South Hill, VA $56,246

Victoria, VA $56,212

Wylliesburg, VA $55,942

Roanoke, VA $54,855

Wachapreague, VA $56,958

Wardtown, VA $56,847

Wattsville, VA $57,011

Willis Wharf, VA $56,941

Windsor, VA $56,456

Withams, VA $56,966

Norfolk, VA $56,166

Newport News, VA $56,292

Fort Eustis, VA $56,314

Hampton, VA $56,327

Fort Monroe, VA $56,295

Poquoson, VA $56,308

Yorktown, VA $56,375

Lackey, VA $56,397

Seaford, VA $56,329

Portsmouth, VA $56,182

Fort Lee, VA $58,094

Petersburg, VA $58,094

Virginia State University, VA $58,094

Alberta, VA $56,946

Ammon, VA $57,709

Blackstone, VA $57,221

Boykins, VA $56,407

Branchville, VA $56,273

Capron, VA $56,685

Round Hill, VA $60,905

Catharpin, VA $63,187

Delaplane, VA $60,268

Ashburn, VA $63,449

Chantilly, VA $64,116

Gainesville, VA $62,673

Hamilton, VA $61,726

Lincoln, VA $61,665

Sterling, VA $64,220

Haymarket, VA $62,613

Herndon, VA $64,457

Leesburg, VA $62,452

Lovettsville, VA $61,068

Nokesville, VA $62,750

Upperville, VA $60,467

Warrenton, VA $60,687

Reston, VA $64,828

Waterford, VA $61,624

The Plains, VA $61,798

Doswell, VA $58,082

Dutton, VA $56,840

Fork Union, VA $56,849

Foster, VA $56,657

Glen Allen, VA $58,213

Gloucester, VA $56,779

Gloucester Point, VA $56,436

Goochland, VA $57,577

Grimstead, VA $56,799

Gum Spring, VA $57,577

Gwynn, VA $56,798

Hadensville, VA $57,488

Hallieford, VA $56,782

Hanover, VA $58,093

Hardyville, VA $56,951

Hartfield, VA $56,970

Hayes, VA $56,472

Henrico, VA $58,256

Hudgins, VA $56,755

Jamaica, VA $57,464

Jamestown, VA $56,601

Jetersville, VA $56,843

Kents Store, VA $56,977

King And Queen Court House, VA $57,551

King William, VA $57,849

Lanexa, VA $57,461

Lightfoot, VA $56,879

Little Plymouth, VA $57,478

Locust Hill, VA $57,141

Louisa, VA $57,568

Macon, VA $57,634

Maidens, VA $57,797

Manakin Sabot, VA $57,986

Mannboro, VA $57,609

Manquin, VA $58,018

Maryus, VA $56,443

Mascot, VA $57,309

Mathews, VA $56,690

Burgess, VA $57,673

Accomac, VA $56,913

Assawoman, VA $56,936

Atlantic, VA $57,012

Battery Park, VA $56,300

Belle Haven, VA $56,880

Birdsnest, VA $56,773

Bloxom, VA $57,000

Cape Charles, VA $56,695

Capeville, VA $56,706

Carrollton, VA $56,293

Carrsville, VA $56,550

Cheriton, VA $56,700

Chesapeake, VA $56,314

Chincoteague Island, VA $57,049

Wallops Island, VA $57,007

Craddockville, VA $56,889

Davis Wharf, VA $56,877

Eastville, VA $56,722

Exmore, VA $56,855

Franktown, VA $56,792

Greenbackville, VA $57,178

Greenbush, VA $57,015

Hacksneck, VA $56,857

Hallwood, VA $56,985

Harborton, VA $56,996

Horntown, VA $57,082

Oak Hall, VA $56,964

Isle Of Wight, VA $56,419

Jamesville, VA $56,824

Jenkins Bridge, VA $56,994

Keller, VA $56,925

Locustville, VA $56,923

Machipongo, VA $56,764

Mappsville, VA $56,972

Marionville, VA $56,763

Mears, VA $56,943

Melfa, VA $56,933

Modest Town, VA $57,080

Nassawadox, VA $56,822

Nelsonia, VA $57,084

New Church, VA $57,063

Onancock, VA $56,980

Onley, VA $56,918

Oyster, VA $56,713

Painter, VA $56,891

Parksley, VA $57,012

Pungoteague, VA $56,915

Quinby, VA $56,765

Rescue, VA $56,297

Sanford, VA $57,073

Saxis, VA $57,082

Seaview, VA $56,701

Smithfield, VA $56,358

Suffolk, VA $56,332

Tangier, VA $57,223

Tasley, VA $57,040

Temperanceville, VA $56,985

Townsend, VA $56,713

Virginia Beach, VA $57,064

Dulles, VA $64,846

Aldie, VA $62,799

Amissville, VA $59,743

Arcola, VA $63,428

Manassas, VA $63,532

Marshall, VA $60,620

Middleburg, VA $61,734

Catlett, VA $62,024

Centreville, VA $63,789

Clifton, VA $64,326

Orlean, VA $60,074

Paeonian Springs, VA $62,022

Paris, VA $60,074

Philomont, VA $61,552

Purcellville, VA $61,095

Bluemont, VA $60,278

Bristow, VA $63,040

Broad Run, VA $61,918

Calverton, VA $61,777

Casanova, VA $61,881

Rectortown, VA $60,545

Mechanicsville, VA $58,139

Midlothian, VA $58,051

Millers Tavern, VA $58,132

Mineral, VA $57,923

Moon, VA $56,715

Moseley, VA $57,857

New Canton, VA $56,604

New Kent, VA $57,821

New Point, VA $56,572

Newtown, VA $58,310

Norge, VA $56,963

North, VA $56,764

Oilville, VA $57,871

Onemo, VA $56,643

Ordinary, VA $56,520

Port Haywood, VA $56,564

Powhatan, VA $57,679

Providence Forge, VA $57,721

Quinton, VA $58,017

Rockville, VA $57,936

Ruthville, VA $57,602

Saint Stephens Church, VA $58,125

Saluda, VA $57,163

Sandston, VA $58,152

Sandy Hook, VA $57,566

Schley, VA $56,654

Severn, VA $56,473

Shacklefords, VA $57,194

State Farm, VA $57,825

Stevensville, VA $57,687

Studley, VA $58,134

Susan, VA $56,586

Toano, VA $57,141

Topping, VA $57,090

Trevilians, VA $57,532

Richmond, VA $58,271

Urbanna, VA $57,362

Wake, VA $57,004

Walkerton, VA $57,769

Ware Neck, VA $56,677

Water View, VA $57,350

West Point, VA $57,547

White Marsh, VA $56,583

Wicomico, VA $56,483

Williamsburg, VA $56,580

Woods Cross Roads, VA $56,786

Montpelier, VA $57,849

Oakton, VA $65,028

Occoquan, VA $64,549

Quantico, VA $62,403

Springfield, VA $65,606

Triangle, VA $62,855

Vienna, VA $65,605

Woodbridge, VA $64,082

Arlington, VA $65,936

Fort Myer, VA $65,937

Mattaponi, VA $57,333

Dhs, VA $65,937

Fort Valley, VA $57,004

Star Tannery, VA $56,447

Stephens City, VA $58,606

Stephenson, VA $58,645

Toms Brook, VA $56,973

White Post, VA $59,110

Woodstock, VA $56,502

Culpeper, VA $58,368

Aroda, VA $56,939

Banco, VA $57,131

Bealeton, VA $60,428

Boston, VA $58,213

Brandy Station, VA $59,391

Brightwood, VA $57,422

Castleton, VA $58,853

Elkwood, VA $59,313

Etlan, VA $57,289

Goldvein, VA $60,695

Graves Mill, VA $56,861

Haywood, VA $57,407

Hood, VA $56,503

Jeffersonton, VA $60,053

Leon, VA $57,664

Lignum, VA $58,971

Madison, VA $56,856

Midland, VA $61,030

Mitchells, VA $57,903

Oakpark, VA $57,216

Pratts, VA $56,849

Radiant, VA $57,060

Rapidan, VA $57,575

Remington, VA $59,948

Reva, VA $57,728

Richardsville, VA $59,463

Rixeyville, VA $59,309

Rochelle, VA $56,832

Somerville, VA $61,147

Sperryville, VA $57,671

Stevensburg, VA $59,089

Sumerduck, VA $59,964

Syria, VA $56,641

Viewtown, VA $59,348

Washington, VA $58,683

Wolftown, VA $56,507

Woodville, VA $58,241

Harrisonburg, VA $56,737

Basye, VA $56,284

Bergton, VA $56,110

Bridgewater, VA $56,631

Broadway, VA $56,457

Criders, VA $56,211

Dayton, VA $56,437

Edinburg, VA $56,380

Elkton, VA $56,550

Alexandria, VA $65,929

Fredericksburg, VA $59,737

Bowling Green, VA $58,577

Burr Hill, VA $58,585

Callao, VA $58,248

Caret, VA $58,942

Center Cross, VA $57,939

Champlain, VA $58,807

Coles Point, VA $59,028

Colonial Beach, VA $59,359

Corbin, VA $58,992

Dahlgren, VA $61,306

Dogue, VA $59,320

Dunnsville, VA $58,148

Edwardsville, VA $57,748

Farnham, VA $57,918

Garrisonville, VA $61,809

Hague, VA $58,601

Hartwood, VA $59,909

Haynesville, VA $58,552

Heathsville, VA $57,694

Hustle, VA $58,843

Irvington, VA $57,231

Jersey, VA $59,401

Kilmarnock, VA $57,280

King George, VA $60,328

Kinsale, VA $58,488

Ladysmith, VA $58,239

Lancaster, VA $57,420

Laneview, VA $57,560

Lively, VA $57,473

Locust Grove, VA $58,601

Loretto, VA $58,853

Lottsburg, VA $58,139

Merry Point, VA $57,330

Milford, VA $58,362

Mollusk, VA $57,351

Montross, VA $58,984

Morattico, VA $57,649

Mount Holly, VA $58,788

Ninde, VA $60,462

Nuttsville, VA $57,592

Oldhams, VA $58,440

Ophelia, VA $57,703

Partlow, VA $58,744

Port Royal, VA $58,839

Rappahannock Academy, VA $58,850

Reedville, VA $57,660

Rhoadesville, VA $58,049

Rollins Fork, VA $59,357

Fulks Run, VA $56,316

Hinton, VA $56,264

Keezletown, VA $56,538

Lacey Spring, VA $56,566

Linville, VA $56,537

Luray, VA $56,718

Mc Gaheysville, VA $56,603

Mount Crawford, VA $56,605

Mount Jackson, VA $56,420

Mount Solon, VA $56,428

New Market, VA $56,551

Orkney Springs, VA $56,298

Penn Laird, VA $56,628

Quicksburg, VA $56,476

Pleasant Valley, VA $56,598

Shenandoah, VA $56,570

Singers Glen, VA $56,533

Stanley, VA $56,574

Timberville, VA $56,560

Charlottesville, VA $56,661

Afton, VA $56,034

Arrington, VA $54,919

Barboursville, VA $56,882

Batesville, VA $56,527

Covesville, VA $56,039

Crozet, VA $56,554

Dyke, VA $56,525

Ruby, VA $61,514

Computer Help Desk Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Computer Help Desk Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Computer Help Desk Technician positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Computer Help Desk Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Computer Help Desk Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$66,328	$32.0	10%
Biotechnology	$66,328	$32.0	10%
Business Services	$66,328	$32.0	10%
Chemicals	$66,328	$32.0	10%
Construction	$66,328	$32.0	10%

Computer Help Desk Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer Help Desk Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$54,715

Average $60,298/year

$68,073

$4,560

Average $5,025/month

$5,673

$1,052

Average $1,160/week

$1,309

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,073	$5,673	$1,309	$33
Average	$60,298	$5,025	$1,160	$29
25th Percentile	$54,715	$4,560	$1,052	$26

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