Best-Fit Roles & Pay

Start with these five. They're the strongest mix of realistic, $19+/hr, remote/hybrid/local availability, and fit for A+ + customer service.

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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+

If asked for hourly expectations

"For entry-level technical support roles using my A+ certification and remote customer service background, I'm targeting the $20-$25/hr range depending on schedule, training, and benefits."

If asked for salary expectations

"I'm targeting the $45K-$55K range for entry-level IT support, with flexibility depending on benefits, growth path, and remote/hybrid structure."