Start with these five — the strongest mix of realistic pay and remote/hybrid/local availability.
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Stretch or next-step roles
These can still be worth searching, but they may need more networking, a home lab, or a next certification.
Salary floor and negotiation
- Minimum: $19/hr
- Realistic target: $20-$25/hr for help desk / technical support
- Strong target: $22-$28/hr for support analyst, NOC, application support, or better remote support
- Entry IT support salary: $45K-$55K
- Application support / support analyst / SaaS support salary: $55K-$70K+
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