Director Help Desk Shift Salary: $111,000 Average

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Average base salary

$111,000 / year

≈ $9,250 per month · $53.37 per hour

Location

Low
$89,000Average
$111,000High
$138,500

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Director Help Desk Shift is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on Help Desk Shift work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Director Help Desk Shift pays 23% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Help Desk Shift

Supervisor Help Desk Shift$64,500

Manager Help Desk Shift$87,500

Director Help Desk Shift This role$111,000

Average pay by level for this function.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director Help Desk Shift make?

The average base salary for a Director Help Desk Shift in the United States is $111,000 per year, or about $53.37 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $89,000 and $138,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?

The Information Technology job family averages $143,500 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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