▼5%
C$45,772
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$38k
MEDIAN
CA$46k
90%
CA$61k
The average salary for a Help Desk Technician is C$45,772 in 2023
Base Salary
C$38k - C$61k
Bonus
C$511 - C$6k
Profit Sharing
C$850 - C$2k
Total Pay
C$35k - C$61k
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What Do Help Desk Technicians Do?
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How do Help Desk Technicians Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 33 responses, the job of Help Desk Technician has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.79 out of 5. On average, Help Desk Technicians are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Help Desk Technician
Medical
70%
Dental
65%
Vision
46%
None
28%
Gender Breakdown for Help Desk Technicians
Male
83.6%
Female
15.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 110 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Help Desk Technicians
What is the highest pay for Help Desk Technicians?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Help Desk Technician is CA$61k / year
What is the lowest pay for Help Desk Technicians?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Help Desk Technician is CA$38k / year
How can Help Desk Technicians increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Help Desk 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 Help Desk Technician that oversees more junior Help Desk Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.