What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Desktop Support?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Desktop Support jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.1% above average), followed by Cupertino, CA and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $59,254 $4,937 $1,139 $28.49 Cupertino, CA $58,931 $4,910 $1,133 $28.33 Berkeley, CA $58,487 $4,873 $1,124 $28.12 Redwood City, CA $58,483 $4,873 $1,124 $28.12 Saint Helena, CA $58,438 $4,869 $1,123 $28.10 Sitka, AK $57,543 $4,795 $1,106 $27.66 Bonsall, CA $57,539 $4,794 $1,106 $27.66 South San Francisco, CA $57,399 $4,783 $1,103 $27.60 San Francisco Bay Area, CA $57,379 $4,781 $1,103 $27.59 Frankston, TX $56,297 $4,691 $1,082 $27.07

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Desktop Support Salary

Q: How much does a Desktop Support make?

The average annual pay for a desktop support in the United States is $47,766 a year — that works out to approximately $22.96 an hour. The middle 80% of Desktop Supports earn between $37,000 (10th percentile) and $61,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Desktop Support Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Desktop Support in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Hardware Support Engineer at $98,464 (206.1%) above Desktop Support. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Hardware Support Engineer $146,230 $12,185 $2,812 $70.30 Network Support Engineer $92,475 $7,706 $1,778 $44.46 Server Specialist $57,957 $4,829 $1,114 $27.86 Computer Support $48,988 $4,082 $942 $23.55 Entry Level Computer Information Technology $48,298 $4,024 $928 $23.22

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Desktop Support Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$47,766

Columbus

Ohio

$46,137

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How much does a Desktop Support make?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average annual pay for a Desktop Support in the United States is $47,766 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.96 an hour. This is the equivalent of $918/week or $3,980/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $68,500 and as low as $29,000, the majority of Desktop Support salaries currently range between $40,500 (25th percentile) to $51,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $61,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Desktop Support varies greatly (by as much as 11000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Desktop Support in your area makes on average $46,137 per year, or $1,629 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $47,766. Ohio ranks number 36 out of 50 states nationwide for Desktop Support salaries.

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

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Desktop Support job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $10,721 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $11,488 (24.1%) above the $47,766 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 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 Frankston, TX, , 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 role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$59,254	$4,937	$1,139	$28.49
Cupertino, CA	$58,931	$4,910	$1,133	$28.33
Berkeley, CA	$58,487	$4,873	$1,124	$28.12
Redwood City, CA	$58,483	$4,873	$1,124	$28.12
Saint Helena, CA	$58,438	$4,869	$1,123	$28.10
Sitka, AK	$57,543	$4,795	$1,106	$27.66
Bonsall, CA	$57,539	$4,794	$1,106	$27.66
South San Francisco, CA	$57,399	$4,783	$1,103	$27.60
San Francisco Bay Area, CA	$57,379	$4,781	$1,103	$27.59
Frankston, TX	$56,297	$4,691	$1,082	$27.07

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

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Desktop Support category.

For example Hardware Support Engineer jobs pay as much as $98,464 (206.1%) more than the average Desktop Support salary of $47,766. If you're qualified, finding work as a Hardware Support Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Desktop Support position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Hardware Support Engineer	$146,230	$12,185	$2,812	$70.30
Network Support Engineer	$92,475	$7,706	$1,778	$44.46
Server Specialist	$57,957	$4,829	$1,114	$27.86
Computer Support	$48,988	$4,082	$942	$23.55
Entry Level Computer Information Technology	$48,298	$4,024	$928	$23.22

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Infographic detailing Desktop Support salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $47,766 per year or $22.96 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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