Desktop Support Manager

Desktop Support Manager Salary

$31K

$65K

$125.5K

$75,239

/year

$36.17

/hour

Desktop Support Manager Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$75,239

Columbus

Ohio

$72,673

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    How much does a Desktop Support Manager make?

    As of Aug 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Desktop Support Manager in the United States is $75,239 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $36.17 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,446/week or $6,269/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $125,500 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Desktop Support Manager salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $100,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $119,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Desktop Support Manager varies greatly (by as much as 50000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Desktop Support Manager in your area makes on average $72,673 per year, or $2,566 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $75,239. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Desktop Support Manager salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Desktop Support Manager 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 Manager Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Desktop Support Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is San Mateo County, CA, , with Pennington County, SD, and Glenwood Springs, CO, close behind in the second and third positions. Glenwood Springs, CO, beats the national average by $25,088 (33.3%), and San Mateo County, CA, furthers that trend with another $35,510 (47.2%) above the $75,239 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 Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 16% between San Mateo County, CA, and Alberton, PE, , 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 Manager role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    San Mateo County, CA

    $110,749

    $53.24

    Pennington County, SD

    $104,011

    $50.01

    Glenwood Springs, CO

    $100,327

    $48.23

    Kentville, NS

    $97,366

    $46.81

    Wasco, CA

    $96,585

    $46.44

    Haines Junction, YT

    $96,360

    $46.33

    Andrews, MD

    $95,869

    $46.09

    Duncan, BC

    $95,707

    $46.01

    Victoria, BC

    $95,128

    $45.73

    Alberton, PE

    $94,240

    $45.31

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Desktop Support Manager Jobs in the U.S.

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

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Network Support Analyst

    $74,703

    $35.91

    Server Specialist

    $57,957

    $27.86

    Level 2 Desktop Support

    $56,151

    $27.00

    Computer Support

    $48,988

    $23.55

    Computer Technical Support Specialist

    $40,999

    $19.71

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    Infographic detailing Desktop Support Manager salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $75,239 per year or $36.17 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.