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Average Help Desk Assistant with Help Desk / Desktop Support (Tier 1) Skills Hourly Pay

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$15.75
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The average hourly pay for a Help Desk Assistant is $15.75 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$0 - $16
Total Pay
$25k - $46k
(last updated Sep 02 2019)
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Common Health Benefits for a Help Desk Assistant

Medical
60%
Dental
60%
Vision
60%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Help Desk Assistants

Male
60.0%
Female
40.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Help Desk Assistants

What is the highest pay for Help Desk Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Help Desk Assistant is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Help Desk Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Help Desk Assistant is $NaN / hour

How can Help Desk Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Help Desk Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Help Desk Assistant that oversees more junior Help Desk Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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