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Desktop support technician salary in Australia

How much does a Desktop Support Technician make in Australia?

Average base salary

$67,703

The average salary for a desktop support technician is $67,703 per year in Australia. 108 salaries reported, updated at 16 September 2026

Desktop Support Technician job openings in Australia

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L1 Network and Desktop Support
MNL Technologies
Whyalla SA
Part-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Desktop Support Technician in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
eHealth NSW
 
$135,797per year
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NSW Department of Education
 
$119,122per year
Fuse Recruitment
 
$110,500per year
CSIRO
 
$106,945per year
Synergie
 
$104,000per year
The University of Western Aust...
 
$101,866per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Desktop Support Technicians

  1. Lismore NSW
    $88,158 per year
  2. Adelaide SA
    $78,171 per year
  3. Townsville QLD
    $70,324 per year
  4. Adelaide CBD SA
    $66,274 per year
  5. Perth WA
    $66,109 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Desktop Support Technician

The average salary for a Desktop Support Technician is $67,703 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 108 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 16 September 2026.

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Desktop Support Technician salaries typically range between a low of $52,880 and a high of $88,901 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Desktop Support Technician include Lismore NSW at $88,158 per year, Adelaide SA at $78,171 per year and Townsville QLD at $70,324 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Desktop Support Technician include eHealth NSW ($135,797 per year) and NSW Department of Education ($119,122 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Desktop Support Technician salary compares to related positions:

  • Desktop Support Technician II: Average $90,905 per year
  • Junior Desktop Support Technician: Average $80,000 per year
  • Senior Desktop Support Technician: Average $97,834 per year

How much do similar professions as Desktop Support Technician get paid in Australia?

Desktop Support Technician II

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Average $90,905 per year

Junior Desktop Support Technician

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Average $80,000 per year

Senior Desktop Support Technician

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Average $97,834 per year