What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Desktop Analyst's salary?

A Desktop Analyst's salary grows with experience: a Desktop Analyst (0-2 years)earns $81,044, a Client Technologies Technician, Sr. (2-4 years)earns $97,795, a Client Technologies Manager (4+ years)earns $150,010,

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Analyst?

Desktop Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Analyst roles are District of Columbia $79,559, California $79,257, Massachusetts $78,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Desktop Management Analyst Sr: $106,955; Desktop Support Analyst I: $73,095; Desktop Administrator: $73,095; Desktop Engineer: $73,095; Desktop Support Analyst: $67,281.

Desktop Analyst Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Desktop Analyst make in District of Columbia?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Desktop Analyst in District of Columbia is $79,975 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Desktop Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,006
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,246 to $88,890
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,299

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Desktop Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,890	$7,407	$1,709	$43
Average	$79,975	$6,665	$1,538	$38
25th Percentile	$71,246	$5,937	$1,370	$34

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Desktop Analyst Job Openings in District of Columbia

Senior Desktop Computing Systems Analyst Top Secret Clearance REQUIRED

N4 Information Systems - Washington, DC

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Northeast Arc - DANVERS, MA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

ABA Psychological Services, P.C. - GREAT NECK, NY

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care - DAVENPORT, IA

Search More Desktop Analyst Jobs in District of Columbia

Key Factors That Influence Desktop Analyst Salaries

A Desktop Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Desktop Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Desktop Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,559.
California: $79,257.
Massachusetts: $78,200.

District of Columbia $79,559 California $79,257 Massachusetts $78,200 Washington $77,913 New Jersey $77,884 Alaska $77,784 Connecticut $76,792 New York $76,390

Hawaii $75,104 Rhode Island $74,500 Maryland $74,090 Minnesota $73,530 Colorado $73,314 Illinois $73,242 Oregon $72,969 Delaware $72,768

New Hampshire $72,642 Virginia $72,359 Pennsylvania $71,532 Nevada $71,116 North Dakota $70,979 Michigan $70,763 Wisconsin $70,684 Vermont $70,526

Texas $70,088 Maine $70,059 Arizona $70,016 Ohio $69,966 Georgia $69,305 Indiana $68,974 Wyoming $68,910 Utah $68,809

Iowa $68,766 Kansas $68,421 Louisiana $68,320 North Carolina $68,284 Missouri $68,270 Florida $67,990 Montana $67,839 Nebraska $67,695

Kentucky $67,616 South Carolina $67,329 Tennessee $67,149 Idaho $67,077 New Mexico $66,553 Oklahoma $66,438 Alabama $66,014 South Dakota $65,302

Arkansas $64,914 West Virginia $64,706 Mississippi $64,081

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $79,559
Washington: $79,559
Naval Anacost Annex: $79,559

Parcel Return Service, DC $79,559 Washington, DC $79,559 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $79,559 Washington Navy Yard, DC $79,559

Desktop Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$71,246

Average $79,975/year

$88,890

$5,937

Average $6,665/month

$7,407

$1,370

Average $1,538/week

$1,709

$34

Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,890	$7,407	$1,709	$43
Average	$79,975	$6,665	$1,538	$38
25th Percentile	$71,246	$5,937	$1,370	$34

Salaries of jobs related to Desktop Analyst

Find Your Next Desktop Analyst Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Desktop Analyst job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In District of Columbia

Cost of Living in District of Columbia is

11.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about