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Technical Support Technician

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

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$20.85
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$12.66
MEDIAN
$20.85
90%
$26.33

The average hourly pay for a Technical Support Technician is $20.85 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$13 - $26
Bonus
$0 - $1k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $4k
Total Pay
$26k - $59k
Based on 12 salary profiles (last updated Mar 23 2024)
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What Do Technical Support Technicians Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Technical Support Technician

Medical
67%
Dental
50%
Vision
17%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Technical Support Technicians

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Technical Support Technicians

What is the highest pay for Technical Support Technicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Technical Support Technician is $26.33 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Technical Support Technicians?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Technical Support Technician is $12.66 / hour

How can Technical Support Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Technical Support Technician 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 Technical Support Technician that oversees more junior Technical Support Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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