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Help Desk Specialist 1

Average Help Desk Specialist 1 Hourly Pay

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$18.56
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$13.90
MEDIAN
$18.56
90%
$25.56

The average hourly pay for a Help Desk Specialist 1 is $18.56 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$14 - $26
Bonus
$258 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$491 - $6k
Commission
$550 - $7k
Total Pay
$30k - $57k
Based on 5,004 salary profiles (last updated Feb 08 2023)
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3.7 out of 5
(790)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Help Desk Specialist 1

Medical
74%
Dental
65%
Vision
58%
None
25%

Gender Breakdown for Help Desk Specialist 1s

Male
83.8%
Female
15.1%
Prefer to self-define
1.1%
This data is based on 2,387 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Help Desk Specialist 1s

What is the highest pay for Help Desk Specialist 1s?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Help Desk Specialist 1 is $25.56 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Help Desk Specialist 1s?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Help Desk Specialist 1 is $13.90 / hour

How can Help Desk Specialist 1s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Help Desk Specialist 1 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 Specialist 1 that oversees more junior Help Desk Specialist 1s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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