Desktop Support Analyst

Desktop Support Analyst Salary

$22.5K

$54.5K

$82.5K

$55,937

/year

$26.89

/hour

Desktop Support Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$55,937

Columbus

Ohio

$54,029

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    How much does a Desktop Support Analyst make?

    As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Desktop Support Analyst in the United States is $55,937 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.89 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,075/week or $4,661/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $82,500 and as low as $22,500, the majority of Desktop Support Analyst salaries currently range between $46,500 (25th percentile) to $62,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $73,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Desktop Support Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 16000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Desktop Support Analyst in your area makes on average $54,029 per year, or $1,908 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $55,937. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Desktop Support Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Desktop Support Analyst jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Desktop Support Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Desktop Support Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Fremont, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Fremont, CA, beats the national average by $12,754 (22.8%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $13,453 (24.1%) above the $55,937 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Desktop Support Analyst appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Sunnyvale, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Desktop Support Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $69,390

    $33.36

    Berkeley, CA

    $68,868

    $33.11

    Fremont, CA

    $68,691

    $33.02

    Redwood City, CA

    $68,430

    $32.90

    Sitka, AK

    $67,386

    $32.40

    Quissett, MA

    $67,043

    $32.23

    San Francisco, CA

    $65,903

    $31.68

    Stanford, CA

    $65,808

    $31.64

    Santa Clara, CA

    $65,694

    $31.58

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $65,650

    $31.56

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Desktop Support Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Desktop Support Analyst job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Desktop Support Analyst jobs.

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    Infographic detailing Desktop Support Analyst salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $55,937 per year or $26.89 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.