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Desktop support technician salary in Canada

How much does a Desktop Support Technician make in Canada?

Average base salary

$27.29

The average salary for a desktop support technician is $27.29 per hour in Canada. 219 salaries reported, updated at September 16, 2026

Desktop Support Technician job openings in Canada

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Desktop & Network Support Engi...
Streamline I.T. Solutions Inc
Sherwood Park, AB
$45,000–$60,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Desktop Support Technician in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Altis
 
$120,000per year
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Capital Regional District
 
$111,441per year
TCS
 
$95,680per year
c/o Pinnacle Health Group
 
$93,600per year
Accenture
 
$90,950per year
Bank of Canada
 
$89,150per year

Highest paying cities for Desktop Support Technicians near Canada

  1. Montréal, QC
    $28.58 per hour
  2. Mississauga, ON
    $27.86 per hour
  3. Toronto, ON
    $26.88 per hour
  4. Calgary, AB
    $26.67 per hour
  5. Edmonton, AB
    $26.11 per hour

Where can a Desktop Support Technician earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Desktop Support Technician

The average salary for a Desktop Support Technician is $27.29 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 219 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 16, 2026.

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Desktop Support Technician salaries typically range between a low of $18.17 and a high of $40.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Desktop Support Technician include Montréal, QC at $28.58 per hour, Mississauga, ON at $27.86 per hour and Toronto, ON at $26.88 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Desktop Support Technician include Altis ($120,000 per year) and Capital Regional District ($111,441 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 $29.29 per hour
  • Junior Desktop Support Technician: Average $88,827 per year
  • Senior Desktop Support Technician: Average $79,561 per year

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

Desktop Support Technician II

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Average $29.29 per hour

Junior Desktop Support Technician

Job openings
Average $88,827 per year

Senior Desktop Support Technician

Job openings
Average $79,561 per year